Elementary Schools in Chama Valley

The Chama Valley Independent Schools district in New Mexico is home to two elementary schools: Tierra Amarilla Elementary and Chama Elementary. These schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, with 100% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Tierra Amarilla Elementary has a larger student population of 101 students compared to Chama Elementary's 75, Chama Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.5, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. Chama Elementary also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Native American students compared to Tierra Amarilla.

Both schools perform below the statewide averages in New Mexico for proficiency in language arts and mathematics, with Tierra Amarilla Elementary seeing a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years. The Chama Valley Independent Schools district as a whole is ranked 116th out of 119 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in this area.