Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
473 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jefferson Elementary School students are American Indian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
