Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pinon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinon Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinon Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
28%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pinon Elementary School often compared to?
Pinon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barranca Mesa Elementary School, Chamisa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
335 students attend Pinon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pinon Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinon Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pinon Elementary School part of?
Pinon Elementary School is part of Los Alamos Public Schools School District.
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