Elementary Schools in Espanola

The Espanola school district in New Mexico is home to 11 elementary schools serving grades ranging from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. While the district faces significant economic challenges, with all schools having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the data reveals a wide range of academic performance among the schools.

Dixon Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 4-star elementary schools in the state and significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Another school showing promise is Chimayo Elementary, which has maintained a 2-star rating and performed better than the district and state averages in several key areas, including science proficiency and mathematics.

The data also highlights the stark disparities in performance among the Espanola elementary schools, with several struggling to meet state averages. Smaller schools, such as Dixon, Velarde, and Hernandez, tend to have lower student-teacher ratios and higher proficiency rates, suggesting that smaller class sizes and more personalized attention may contribute to better academic outcomes. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the systemic issues and improve educational outcomes for all students in the Espanola school district.