Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thoreau 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Thoreau 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 Thoreau Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Thoreau Elementary School is ranked #630 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Thoreau Elementary School?
385 students attend Thoreau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Thoreau Elementary School students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau Elementary School?
Thoreau Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thoreau Elementary School offer ?
Thoreau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thoreau Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
