Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, White Sands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
White Sands Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Sands Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend White Sands Elementary School?
283 students attend White Sands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Sands Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sands Elementary School?
White Sands Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Sands Elementary School offer ?
White Sands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is White Sands Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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