Eutimio Salazar Elementary School vs. Velarde Elementary School
Should I attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary School or Velarde Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Velarde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eutimio Salazar 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 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Velarde 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
323 students
53 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
47
9
Grade 1 Students
36
8
Grade 2 Students
37
6
Grade 3 Students
36
5
Grade 4 Students
48
12
Grade 5 Students
43
5
Grade 6 Students
56
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
93%
94%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
21%
