Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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North Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
North 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 North Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
57%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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North Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yucca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
182 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Alamogordo School District.
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