Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bandelier Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Bandelier Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bandelier Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bandelier Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bandelier Elementary School often compared to?
Bandelier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bandelier Elementary School?
421 students attend Bandelier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bandelier Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bandelier Elementary School?
Bandelier Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bandelier Elementary School offer ?
Bandelier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bandelier Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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