Is North Elementary a good school?

North Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.9% of New Mexico elementary schools.

How many students attend North Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended North Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of North Elementary?

Students at North Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 32% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of North Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Chaparral Middle High : Alamogordo High

North Elementary

Summary:

North Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 182 students. The school is part of the Alamogordo School District, which is ranked 43 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Alamogordo and New Mexico state averages in standardized test scores across all subjects, with only 14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 13% in Math, and 14% in Science in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 189 out of 420 schools in 2021-2022 to 399 out of 433 schools in 2023-2024. North Elementary has also struggled to support its student subgroups, with lower rankings compared to other New Mexico elementary schools for female, male, Hispanic, white, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While North Elementary faces significant academic challenges, nearby schools like Holloman Elementary, Sierra Elementary, and Buena Vista Elementary have consistently higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings, suggesting that North Elementary may have room for improvement in its instructional practices and support systems. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and underperformance of student subgroups at North Elementary indicate that targeted interventions and support systems may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310

(575) 812-5400

District: Alamogordo

SchoolDigger Rank:
399^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,485

Students who attend North Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chaparral Middle
High:	Alamogordo High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.0%

White:

32.4%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Elementary ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60%), White (32.4%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Alamogordo School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary is 10.6, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District. (See more...)

Compare North Elementary employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary is $7,485. 6 elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Elementary 399^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See North Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alamogordo:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo 43^rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	50.77	175^th	389	55.0%
2006	52.76	172^nd	390	55.9%
2007	36.76	252^nd	398	36.7%
2008	38.16	257^th	405	36.5%
2009	53.02	184^th	411	55.2%
2010	49.17	207^th	419	50.6%
2011	49.69	195^th	402	51.5%
2012	50.89	188^th	398	52.8%
2013	42.04	236^th	412	42.7%
2014	42.76	254^th	442	42.5%
2015	48.58	179^th	421	57.5%
2016	53.07	161^st	410	60.7%
2017	40.59	203^rd	374	45.7%
2018	49.66	168^th	383	56.1%
2019	22.18	321^st	396	18.9%
2022	45.18	189^th	420	55.0%
2023	9.44	424^th	435	2.5%
2024	13.42	399^th	433	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	59.49	115^th	356	67.7%
2019	27.02	280^th	361	22.4%
2022	52.81	135^th	410	67.1%
2023	7.69	417^th	426	2.1%
2024	16.81	206^th	237	13.1%

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Rank History for Female students at North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	76.33	56^th	339	83.5%
2019	26.53	264^th	343	23.0%
2022	38.61	208^th	395	47.3%
2024	13.52	363^rd	393	7.6%

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Rank History for Male students at North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	44.68	168^th	333	49.5%
2019	16.35	308^th	337	8.6%
2022	43.90	169^th	392	56.9%
2023	9.76	406^th	414	1.9%
2024	14.64	378^th	410	7.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	62.62	102^nd	329	69.0%
2019	38.42	199^th	320	37.8%
2024	13.40	363^rd	390	6.9%

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Rank History for White students at North Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	43.51	107^th	187	42.8%
2019	7.34	197^th	199	1.0%
2022	53.87	137^th	325	57.8%
2023	6.91	409^th	413	1.0%
2024	4.62	293^rd	293	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for North Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	218	32	4	119	3	n/a	n/a	376
1991	247	17	2	116	8	n/a	n/a	390
1992	273	23	11	142	6	n/a	n/a	455
1993	265	29	10	156	5	n/a	n/a	465
1994	292	35	11	162	12	n/a	n/a	512
1995	292	31	9	156	12	n/a	n/a	500
1996	292	31	9	156	12	n/a	n/a	500
1997	288	23	8	186	13	n/a	n/a	518
1998	273	30	31	180	11	n/a	n/a	525
1999	252	34	7	184	9	n/a	n/a	486
2000	217	32	11	165	8	n/a	n/a	433
2001	153	23	11	122	6	n/a	n/a	315
2002	145	20	24	137	2	n/a	n/a	328
2003	145	20	24	137	2	n/a	n/a	328
2004	176	23	17	137	4	n/a	n/a	357
2005	161	21	8	140	5	n/a	n/a	335
2006	179	20	8	168	6	n/a	n/a	381
2007	162	25	5	166	7	n/a	n/a	365
2008	153	27	7	171	5	n/a	n/a	363
2009	134	25	14	172	6	n/a	n/a	351
2010	132	26	15	178	14	0	0	365
2011	138	31	11	171	13	1	0	365
2012	138	39	8	141	10	3	0	339
2013	99	37	8	123	5	4	3	279
2014	119	44	11	149	5	3	8	339
2015	117	46	9	163	10	0	10	355
2016	137	31	9	141	7	0	15	340
2017	127	25	8	128	3	1	10	302
2018	176	25	7	137	6	1	9	361
2019	194	27	7	142	7	2	16	395
2020	172	15	4	160	8	3	16	378
2021	90	14	2	113	5	3	6	233
2022	72	11	2	91	2	0	9	187
2023	61	4	3	104	0	0	10	182
2024	55	6	0	102	0	0	7	170

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	376	18.9	19.8	n/a
1991	390	20.6	18.9	n/a
1992	455	21.5	21.1	n/a
1993	465	25.7	18.1	n/a
1994	512	25.8	19.8	n/a
1995	500	25.4	19.7	n/a
1996	500	25.4	19.7	n/a
1997	518	27.2	19.0	n/a
1998	525	28.0	18.8	n/a
1999	486	26.0	18.7	70
2000	433	27.6	15.7	68.8
2001	315	27.7	11.4	60.3
2002	328	24.5	13.4	77.4
2003	328	24.5	13.4	77.4
2004	357	24.5	14.6	72.5
2005	335	22.9	14.6	77.3
2006	381	19.9	19.1	97.1
2007	365	17.0	21.5	99.2
2008	363	23.1	15.7	99.2
2009	351	21.0	16.7	99.1
2010	365	22.0	16.5	96.4
2011	365	22.0	16.5	99.2
2012	339	22.0	15.4	99.1
2013	279	21.0	13.2	57.7
2014	339	19.0	17.7	56
2015	355	20.0	17.7	41.1
2016	340	19.0	17.8	100
2017	302	15.7	19.2	83.8
2018	361	21.2	16.9	97.5
2019	395	22.5	17.5	100
2020	378	26.5	14.2	100
2021	233	13.5	17.2	100
2022	187	12.5	14.9	100
2023	182	14.5	12.5	57.1
2024	170	16.0	10.6	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	376	18.9	19.8	n/a
1991	390	20.6	18.9	n/a
1992	455	21.5	21.1	n/a
1993	465	25.7	18.1	n/a
1994	512	25.8	19.8	n/a
1995	500	25.4	19.7	n/a
1996	500	25.4	19.7	n/a
1997	518	27.2	19.0	n/a
1998	525	28.0	18.8	n/a
1999	486	26.0	18.7	70
2000	433	27.6	15.7	68.8
2001	315	27.7	11.4	60.3
2002	328	24.5	13.4	77.4
2003	328	24.5	13.4	77.4
2004	357	24.5	14.6	72.5
2005	335	22.9	14.6	77.3
2006	381	19.9	19.1	97.1
2007	365	17.0	21.5	99.2
2008	363	23.1	15.7	99.2
2009	351	21.0	16.7	99.1
2010	365	22.0	16.5	96.4
2011	365	22.0	16.5	99.2
2012	339	22.0	15.4	99.1
2013	279	21.0	13.2	57.7
2014	339	19.0	17.7	56
2015	355	20.0	17.7	41.1
2016	340	19.0	17.8	100
2017	302	15.7	19.2	83.8
2018	361	21.2	16.9	97.5
2019	395	22.5	17.5	100
2020	378	26.5	14.2	100
2021	233	13.5	17.2	100
2022	187	12.5	14.9	100
2023	182	14.5	12.5	57.1
2024	170	16.0	10.6	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,485

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 321^st of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 424^th of 435 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Language Arts (North Elementary)	29	28.1	0.9%
5th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)	41	37.9	3.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary)	13	28.1	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)	26	37.4	11.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	182	53.9%
African American	27	4	85.2%
American Indian	7	0	100%
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	142	104	26.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	194	61	68.6%
Two or More Races	16	10	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	57.1%	42.9%

Schools Near North Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	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-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 North Florida	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5400	170	16	10.6	60.0%	55 (32.4%)	6 (3.5%)	102 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	13.4	399^th of 433 public elementary schools	7.9%		9.4	424^th of 435 public elementary schools	2.5%	25	14.0	14.0	13.0	$7,485
Stepping Stones Preschool	Public	PK	805 E 12th St Bldg F	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 812-5400	118	9	13.1	20.3%	44 (37.3%)	3 (2.5%)	60 (50.8%)	3 (2.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Sierra Elementary	Public	K-5	2211 Puerto Rico Ave	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5800	293	18	16.2	39.6%	115 (39.2%)	11 (3.8%)	137 (46.8%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.2%)	88.1	48^th of 433 public elementary schools	88.9%		94.3	35^th of 435 public elementary schools	92.0%	13	61.0	54.0	45.0	$8,417
Yucca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Dale Scott Blvd	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-6900	219	13	16.8	45.2%	69 (31.5%)	15 (6.8%)	108 (49.3%)	5 (2.3%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	45	212^th of 433 public elementary schools	51.0%		49.6	203^rd of 435 public elementary schools	53.3%	9	31.0	33.0	27.0	$7,573
Sunset Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2410 10th St	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5200	448	29	15.4	47.8%	137 (30.6%)	24 (5.4%)	240 (53.6%)	8 (1.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.4%)	56.2	164^th of 433 public elementary schools	62.1%		31.8	297^th of 435 public elementary schools	31.7%	133	39.0	43.0	25.0	$8,016
Desert Star Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Washington Ave	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5750	463	28	16.5	51.8%	152 (32.8%)	18 (3.9%)	243 (52.5%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.8%)	26.8	323^rd of 433 public elementary schools	25.4%		28.3	316^th of 435 public elementary schools	27.4%	7	28.0	31.0	12.0	$7,422
Buena Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	2600 19th St	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5100	234	14	16.7	41.5%	87 (37.2%)	11 (4.7%)	113 (48.3%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.3%)	80.3	77^th of 433 public elementary schools	82.2%		94.4	33^rd of 435 public elementary schools	92.4%	44	51.0	55.0	35.0	$8,302
La Luz Elementary	Public	K-5	99 Alamo	La Luz	88337	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5300	232	13	17.8	50.4%	94 (40.5%)	4 (1.7%)	119 (51.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	50.4	193^rd of 433 public elementary schools	55.4%		63.8	147^th of 435 public elementary schools	66.2%	46	38.0	42.0	21.0	$8,366
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary	Public	K-5	23 Karr Canyon	High Rolls	88325	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5275	19	3	6.3	52.6%	11 (57.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)				$13,293
Holloman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	750 Arnold	Holloman Air Force Base	88330	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 812-6100	520	29	17.9	20.4%	248 (47.7%)	51 (9.8%)	139 (26.7%)	14 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (11.9%)	93.8	27^th of 433 public elementary schools	93.8%		79.2	84^th of 435 public elementary schools	80.7%	57	75.0	67.0	44.0	$7,119

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