Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Texico Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 51% 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-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Texico Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Texico school district, covering approximately 293.9 square miles in and around Texico, NM. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texico Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Texico Elementary School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Nothing tougher than a Texico Wolverine'
School Rankings
Texico Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texico 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
46%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texico Elementary School's ranking?
Texico Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Texico Elementary School often compared to?
Texico Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farwell Elementary School, Lazbuddie School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Texico Elementary School?
246 students attend Texico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Texico Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texico Elementary School?
Texico Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Texico Elementary School offer ?
Texico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Texico Elementary School part of?
Texico Elementary School is part of Texico School District.
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