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Chimayo Elementary School vs. El Rito Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Chimayo Elementary School
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
El Rito Elementary School
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chimayo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, El Rito Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-3
Total Students
116 students
62 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chimayo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Rito Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chimayo Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Rito Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chimayo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Rito Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chimayo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Espanola School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Rito Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Vista School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#481 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#218 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chimayo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Rito Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
<50%
(Top 10% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chimayo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Espanola School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Rito Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Vista School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chimayo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Espanola School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Rito Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Vista School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chimayo Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of El Rito Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
13
12
Grade 1 Students
13
12
Grade 2 Students
10
15
Grade 3 Students
18
15
Grade 4 Students
18
-
Grade 5 Students
26
-
Grade 6 Students
18
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chimayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Espanola School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Rito Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Vista School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
91%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chimayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Espanola School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Rito Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Vista School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chimayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Espanola School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Rito Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Vista School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% White
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chimayo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Espanola School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Rito Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Vista School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Rito Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Vista School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chimayo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Espanola School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Rito Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Vista School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chimayo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Espanola School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Rito Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Vista School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(14-15 School Year Data)
28%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chimayo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Espanola School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Rito Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Vista School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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