Texico Elementary School

520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 251 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 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 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Texico Elementary School's student population of 251 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Texico Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texico Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#125 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
35-39%
24%
50-54%
34%
50-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
44%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texico Elementary School's ranking?
Texico Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
35-39% 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?
251 students attend Texico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Texico Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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