Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roselawn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roselawn Elementary serves the eastern part of Artesia, NM, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone edge. The furthest point of the attendance zone is about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roselawn Elementary School's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Superior Quality Education for All Students
School Rankings
Roselawn 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 Roselawn Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roselawn Elementary School's ranking?
Roselawn Elementary School is ranked #221 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Roselawn Elementary School?
171 students attend Roselawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Roselawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roselawn Elementary School?
Roselawn Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roselawn Elementary School offer ?
Roselawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roselawn Elementary School part of?
Roselawn Elementary School is part of Artesia School District.
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