Serving 38 students in grades 3-6, Wilferth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilferth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilferth Elementary School's student population of 38 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
38 students
![This chart displays total students of Wilferth Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Wilferth Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-uv6Uzf.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Wilferth Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Wilferth Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-bg1u6cb.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Wilferth Elementary School by grade. This chart displays the students of Wilferth Elementary School by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-f8dvb0.png)
School Rankings
Wilferth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilferth Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#339 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilferth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilferth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-uDeP2i.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-bqLYYWg.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-patmYA.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilferth Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilferth Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-Iy0Ipb.png)
American Indian
n/a
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wilferth Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wilferth Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-oN39z9.png)
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
92%
62%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-CQxxmn.png)
Black
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-s4Q2JT.png)
White
8%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-hyJMH4.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilferth Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilferth Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-9ja3RZ.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-f8duZZ.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Wilferth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Wilferth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-EHdOUt.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-bvoOf4v.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
20%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilferth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/54000/54275/wilferth-elementary-school-chart-1KqHjE.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilferth Elementary School's ranking?
Wilferth Elementary School is ranked #339 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Wilferth Elementary School?
38 students attend Wilferth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wilferth Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilferth Elementary School?
Wilferth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilferth Elementary School offer ?
Wilferth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Wilferth Elementary School part of?
Wilferth Elementary School is part of Springer Municipal Schools School District.
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