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Penasco Elementary School

12 Dunkin Rd
Hope, NM 88250
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Tel: (575) 746-3585
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Penasco Elementary School serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penasco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Penasco Elementary School's student population of 18 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Penasco Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≥50%
21%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≥50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Penasco Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Penasco Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
89%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Penasco Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Penasco Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
18%
70%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Penasco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Artesia Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penasco Elementary School's ranking?

Penasco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Penasco Elementary School?

18 students attend Penasco Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Penasco Elementary School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Penasco Elementary School?

Penasco Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Penasco Elementary School offer ?

Penasco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Penasco Elementary School part of?

Penasco Elementary School is part of Artesia Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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