Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zia Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 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-5
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Zia 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 Zia Elementary School is 0.60, 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Zia Elementary School?
399 students attend Zia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Zia Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zia Elementary School?
Zia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zia Elementary School offer ?
Zia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zia Elementary School part of?
All three of my children attend here and I couldn't be happier. Simply the best elementary school. Principal knows all my children's names. Very helpful teachers and staff.
- Posted by Parent - AAron
58/9/2010
Although it's probably the best public Elementary School Clovis has to offer, it's still governed by the New Mexico educational standard, which is to say; poor at best.
- Posted by Parent - edsfd
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
