Elementary Schools in San Jon

Summary:

There is only one elementary school located in San Jon, New Mexico - San Jon Elementary. This small school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. Despite these challenges, San Jon Elementary has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

San Jon Elementary has maintained a high ranking among New Mexico elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2018-2019 and a 3-star rating in 2023-2024. The school's small size, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7, may contribute to its academic success. In 2023-2024, 45% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39%, and 24% were proficient or better in Mathematics, matching the state average.

While San Jon's district is ranked 38th out of 119 districts in New Mexico and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the district's performance has declined in recent years, with San Jon Elementary's ranking dropping from 45th in 2018-2019 to 161st in 2023-2024. Further analysis is needed to understand the factors contributing to this decline and whether it is a temporary or long-term trend.

District Detail

7th & Elm Street
San Jon, NM 88434

(575) 576-2466

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 119 New Mexico districts

See the 2024 New Mexico District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 125

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
San Jon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7th And Elm Streets	San Jon	88434	Quay County	San Jon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 576-2466	74	8	9.7	100.0%	27 (36.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (60.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	57	161^st of 433 public elementary schools	62.8%		57.6	173^rd of 435 public elementary schools	60.2%	12	45.0	24.0	$13,974

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Logan	18.65 mi	4	40^th
Grady	19.67 mi	3	7^th
Tucumcari	23.17 mi	3	68^th
House	45.77 mi	3
Clovis	45.81 mi	18	84^th

Elementary Schools in San Jon

District Detail

San Jon Elementary

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