Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tome 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tome Elementary serves the eastern part of Los Lunas, NM, covering an area of approximately 21.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tome Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tome 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 Tome Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#543 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
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)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tome Elementary School's ranking?
Tome Elementary School is ranked #543 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tome Elementary School often compared to?
Tome Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peralta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tome Elementary School?
340 students attend Tome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tome Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tome Elementary School?
Tome Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tome Elementary School offer ?
Tome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tome Elementary School part of?
Tome Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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