Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chamisa Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Chamisa Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chamisa Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Chamisa Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chamisa Elementary School often compared to?
Chamisa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Chamisa Elementary School?
302 students attend Chamisa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chamisa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chamisa Elementary School?
Chamisa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chamisa Elementary School offer ?
Chamisa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chamisa Elementary School part of?
I have never worked at a school where the teachers are more concerned about kids as individuals as Chamisa. They care about their academic progress deeply, but they also care about the whole child. It is a honor to be counted as one in this community of educators.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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