Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dennis Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Dennis Chavez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Chavez Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School?
281 students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dennis Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Chavez Elementary School?
Dennis Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dennis Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Dennis Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dennis Chavez Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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