Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Lower 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 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20% in NM)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lower Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lower 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
79%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
18%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Estancia School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lower Elementary School?
113 students attend Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% 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 Lower Elementary School?
Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Elementary School offer ?
Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Elementary School part of?
Lower Elementary School is part of Estancia School District.
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