Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tony Quintana 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tony Quintana Elementary serves the southern part of Espanola, NM, covering an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tony Quintana Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tony Quintana 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 Tony Quintana Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#733 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
89%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tony Quintana Elementary School's ranking?
Tony Quintana Elementary School is ranked #733 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tony Quintana Elementary School?
208 students attend Tony Quintana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tony Quintana Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tony Quintana Elementary School?
Tony Quintana Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tony Quintana Elementary School offer ?
Tony Quintana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tony Quintana Elementary School part of?
Tony Quintana Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.
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