Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, T Or C 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T OR C ELEMENTARY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Truth Or Consequences, NM, covering approximately 4,238.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 38.1 miles and the furthest edge located 55 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
T Or C Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
T Or C Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T Or C Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#774 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
41%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64%
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 (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T Or C Elementary School's ranking?
T Or C Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend T Or C Elementary School?
367 students attend T Or C Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of T Or C Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T Or C Elementary School?
T Or C Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does T Or C Elementary School offer ?
T Or C Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T Or C Elementary School part of?
T Or C Elementary School is part of T Or C School District.
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