Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher 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 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandia Elementary serves the southeastern part of Clovis, NM, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandia Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sandia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandia Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#369 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
19%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
15%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandia Elementary School's ranking?
Sandia Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sandia Elementary School often compared to?
Sandia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Casita Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sandia Elementary School?
338 students attend Sandia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sandia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandia Elementary School?
Sandia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandia Elementary School offer ?
Sandia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandia Elementary School part of?
Sandia Elementary School is part of Clovis School District.
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