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Velarde Elementary School vs. Abiquiu Elementary School

Should you attend Velarde Elementary School or Abiquiu Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Velarde Elementary School
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Abiquiu Elementary School
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Velarde 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Abiquiu 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 58 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Abiquiu 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
58 students
76 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Velarde 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 Abiquiu Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Velarde Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abiquiu Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Velarde 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 Abiquiu Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.

Test Scores

#581 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#581 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Velarde Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abiquiu Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
n/a
≥50%
(Top 20% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Velarde Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abiquiu Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
4
8
Grade 1 Students
14
10
Grade 2 Students
8
14
Grade 3 Students
9
16
Grade 4 Students
11
11
Grade 5 Students
4
5
Grade 6 Students
8
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Velarde Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Espanola School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abiquiu Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
% Hispanic
98%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Velarde 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 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abiquiu 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 2011-12 school year.
% White
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.04
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
(14-15 School Year Data)
9%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Velarde 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 Abiquiu 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.
 
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