Reserve Elementary School

24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Reserve Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (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 6:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Reserve Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Reserve, NM, encompassing approximately 3,491.4 square miles, with typical travel times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 40.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 62.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Reserve Elementary School's student population of 58 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Reserve Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reserve Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#231 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
40-59%
24%
21-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
47%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
39.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reserve Elementary School's ranking?
Reserve Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Reserve Elementary School?
58 students attend Reserve Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Reserve Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reserve Elementary School?
Reserve Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reserve Elementary School offer ?
Reserve Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reserve Elementary School part of?
Reserve Elementary School is part of Reserve School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Reserve Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Reserve, NM, encompassing approximately 3,491.4 square miles, with typical travel times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 40.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 62.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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