Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peralta Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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-6
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Peralta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Peralta Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Peralta 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 Peralta Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Peralta Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Peralta Elementary School often compared to?
Peralta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bosque Farms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Peralta Elementary School?
248 students attend Peralta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Peralta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peralta Elementary School?
Peralta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peralta Elementary School offer ?
Peralta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Peralta Elementary School part of?
Peralta Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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