Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Texico Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texico Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Texico Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
42%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Texico Elementary School?
252 students attend Texico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Texico Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texico Elementary School?
Texico Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texico Elementary School offer ?
Texico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Texico Elementary School part of?
Texico Elementary School is part of Texico Municipal Schools School District.
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