Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Velarde 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Velarde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Velarde Elementary School's student population of 63 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
Velarde 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 Velarde Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#581 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
97%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Velarde Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Velarde Elementary School often compared to?
Velarde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eutimio Salazar Elementary School, San Juan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Velarde Elementary School?
63 students attend Velarde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Velarde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velarde Elementary School?
Velarde Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Velarde Elementary School offer ?
Velarde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Velarde Elementary School part of?
Velarde Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.
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