Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chaparral 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 25-29% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
16 acres
School Motto
At Chaparral - I better myself, I better the world.
School Rankings
Chaparral 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 Chaparral Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#481 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
79%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
16%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Deming School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?
Chaparral Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chaparral Elementary School often compared to?
Chaparral Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School, Memorial 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary School?
377 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chaparral Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?
Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?
Chaparral Elementary School is part of Deming School District.
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