Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pinon Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinon Elementary serves the southeast part of White Rock, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinon Elementary School's student population of 350 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinon Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 796 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
43.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Pinon Elementary School often compared to?
Pinon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chamisa Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
350 students attend Pinon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pinon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pinon Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon Elementary School part of?
Pinon Elementary School is part of Los Alamos School District.
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