Is Central Primary a good school?

Central Primary ranks 288 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Primary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Central Primary.

What is the racial makeup of Central Primary?

Students at Central Primary are 45% American Indian, 27% Hispanic, 26% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Central Primary attend?

Students who attend Central Primary usually go on to attend: Middle : Mesa Alta Junior High Middle : Naaba Ani Elementary High : Bloomfield High

Central Primary

Summary:

Central Primary is an elementary school located in Bloomfield, New Mexico, serving grades 1-3 with a total enrollment of 467 students. The school is part of the Bloomfield School District, which is ranked 92 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Primary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, is consistently lower than the state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 27% compared to the state's 39%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 21% compared to the state's 25%. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 238 and 318 out of 435 elementary schools in New Mexico. Central Primary's performance is particularly concerning for female students, Hispanic students, and white students, who all rank in the bottom 25% of elementary schools in the state.

Central Primary has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This high rate of poverty is a significant factor that likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 19.6 over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Blanco Elementary (11.5) and Bloomfield Early Childhood Center (12.4). This higher student-teacher ratio can make it more difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students, which may impact learning outcomes. When compared to other schools in the region, such as Mesa Verde Elementary and Country Club Elementary in the Farmington area, Central Primary and the Bloomfield district as a whole significantly underperform, with proficiency rates that are 10-30 percentage points lower.

Detail:

Public 1-3

310 West Sycamore
Bloomfield, NM 87413

(505) 632-2121

District: Bloomfield

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,646

Students who attend Central Primary usually attend:

Middle:	Mesa Alta Junior High
	Naaba Ani Elementary
High:	Bloomfield High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

44.7%

Hispanic:

26.5%

White:

25.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Primary ranks worse than 66.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Central Primary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bloomfield School District. Student population at Central Primary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (44.7%), Hispanic (26.5%), White (25.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bloomfield School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Primary is 14.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Bloomfield School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Primary is $9,646, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Bloomfield School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Primary 288^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Central Primary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Bloomfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomfield 92^nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	46.98	201^st	389	48.3%
2006	53.86	165^th	390	57.7%
2007	54.78	171^st	398	57.0%
2008	63.15	117^th	405	71.1%
2009	34.78	288^th	411	29.9%
2010	29.51	318^th	419	24.1%
2023	42.95	238^th	435	45.3%
2024	31.55	288^th	433	33.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.08	90^th	191	52.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.74	208^th	426	51.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.40	284^th	390	27.2%
2024	25.60	306^th	393	22.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.62	180^th	414	56.5%
2024	36.08	246^th	410	40.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.52	75^th	395	81.0%
2024	29.61	281^st	390	27.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.36	87^th	92	5.4%
2024	34.61	50^th	79	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Central Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.62	91^st	413	78.0%
2024	22.18	236^th	293	19.5%

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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 Central Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	392	4	0	177	173	n/a	n/a	746
1991	361	0	7	200	171	n/a	n/a	739
1992	363	2	1	195	185	n/a	n/a	746
1993	333	2	2	211	232	n/a	n/a	780
1994	300	1	3	200	211	n/a	n/a	715
1995	279	1	0	166	222	n/a	n/a	668
1996	279	1	0	166	222	n/a	n/a	668
1997	263	0	0	168	212	n/a	n/a	643
1998	262	1	0	167	208	n/a	n/a	638
1999	244	0	3	152	217	n/a	n/a	616
2000	243	4	2	153	196	n/a	n/a	598
2001	229	5	1	138	178	n/a	n/a	551
2002	216	1	1	140	175	n/a	n/a	533
2003	216	1	1	140	175	n/a	n/a	533
2004	209	4	0	155	189	n/a	n/a	557
2005	203	3	0	203	187	n/a	n/a	596
2006	234	3	2	180	205	n/a	n/a	624
2007	242	2	1	192	215	n/a	n/a	652
2008	211	3	1	180	208	n/a	n/a	603
2009	202	6	0	201	197	n/a	n/a	606
2010	216	6	3	184	222	0	0	631
2011	206	10	2	216	225	0	0	659
2012	198	5	2	181	204	0	0	590
2013	204	6	2	196	206	0	1	615
2014	187	8	1	204	223	0	2	625
2015	188	8	1	191	229	0	4	621
2016	182	12	1	184	245	0	2	626
2017	182	11	1	179	257	0	1	631
2018	161	2	0	182	243	0	1	589
2019	129	2	0	159	202	0	4	496
2020	148	1	2	143	192	0	12	498
2021	133	2	4	128	171	0	13	451
2022	128	3	2	110	187	0	9	439
2023	127	3	2	119	209	0	7	467
2024	127	2	2	130	219	2	8	490

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 Central Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	746	36.5	20.4	n/a
1991	739	35.5	20.8	n/a
1992	746	38.5	19.3	n/a
1993	780	38.5	20.3	n/a
1994	715	38.4	18.6	n/a
1995	668	38.0	17.6	n/a
1996	668	38.0	17.6	n/a
1997	643	37.9	17.0	n/a
1998	638	38.0	16.8	n/a
1999	616	37.3	16.5	68.2
2000	598	36.6	16.3	69.6
2001	551	32.7	16.9	63
2002	533	34.6	15.4	74.9
2003	533	34.6	15.4	74.9
2004	557	35.9	15.5	74.9
2005	596	42.9	13.9	71.3
2006	624	39.1	16.0	67.6
2007	652	40.9	15.9	63.8
2008	603	41.7	14.5	63.7
2009	606	36.7	16.5	66
2010	631	38.5	16.3	70.5
2011	659	40.5	16.2	74.4
2012	590	37.0	15.9	74.1
2013	615	39.1	15.7	71.2
2014	625	38.2	16.3	77
2015	621	37.0	16.7	90
2016	626	38.0	16.4	82.9
2017	631	43.0	14.6	100
2018	589	33.1	17.7	100
2019	496	31.6	15.6	100
2020	498	28.5	17.4	100
2021	451	23.0	19.6	100
2022	439	28.0	15.6	100
2023	467	32.0	14.5	100
2024	490	33.0	14.8	100

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 Central Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	746	36.5	20.4	n/a
1991	739	35.5	20.8	n/a
1992	746	38.5	19.3	n/a
1993	780	38.5	20.3	n/a
1994	715	38.4	18.6	n/a
1995	668	38.0	17.6	n/a
1996	668	38.0	17.6	n/a
1997	643	37.9	17.0	n/a
1998	638	38.0	16.8	n/a
1999	616	37.3	16.5	68.2
2000	598	36.6	16.3	69.6
2001	551	32.7	16.9	63
2002	533	34.6	15.4	74.9
2003	533	34.6	15.4	74.9
2004	557	35.9	15.5	74.9
2005	596	42.9	13.9	71.3
2006	624	39.1	16.0	67.6
2007	652	40.9	15.9	63.8
2008	603	41.7	14.5	63.7
2009	606	36.7	16.5	66
2010	631	38.5	16.3	70.5
2011	659	40.5	16.2	74.4
2012	590	37.0	15.9	74.1
2013	615	39.1	15.7	71.2
2014	625	38.2	16.3	77
2015	621	37.0	16.7	90
2016	626	38.0	16.4	82.9
2017	631	43.0	14.6	100
2018	589	33.1	17.7	100
2019	496	31.6	15.6	100
2020	498	28.5	17.4	100
2021	451	23.0	19.6	100
2022	439	28.0	15.6	100
2023	467	32.0	14.5	100
2024	490	33.0	14.8	100

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 Central Primary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,646

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Primary

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Central Primary)	17	23.9	6.9%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Bloomfield)	21	23.9	2.9%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Primary)	26	14.2	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield)	28	15.8	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	467	5.8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	202	209	3.5%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	159	119	25.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	127	1.6%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Central Primary

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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
Central Primary	Public	1-3	310 West Sycamore	Bloomfield	87413	San Juan County	Bloomfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 632-2121	490	33	14.8	100.0%	127 (25.9%)	2 (0.4%)	130 (26.5%)	2 (0.4%)	219 (44.7%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	31.5	288^th of 433 public elementary schools	33.5%		42.9	238^th of 435 public elementary schools	45.3%	50		27.0	21.0	$9,646
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	310 North Lajara St	Bloomfield	87413	San Juan County	Bloomfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 634-3883	244	20	12.2	100.0%	44 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (36.9%)	4 (1.6%)	95 (38.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$14,606
Mosaic Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	721 South Main Street	Aztec	87410	San Juan County	Aztec	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 334-9474	180	9	19.5	1.7%	126 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	53	178^th of 433 public elementary schools	58.9%		57.6	174^th of 435 public elementary schools	60.0%	4	41.0	49.0	16.0	$8,072
Park Avenue Elementary	Public	4-5	507 South Park Ave	Aztec	87410	San Juan County	Aztec	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 334-9474	342	21	16.4	0.9%	143 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	138 (40.4%)	2 (0.6%)	44 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	52.6	180^th of 433 public elementary schools	58.4%		40.5	249^th of 435 public elementary schools	42.8%	69	24.0	44.0	27.0	$8,210
McCoy Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	901 North McCoy Ave	Aztec	87410	San Juan County	Aztec	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 334-9474	354	27	13.0	0.8%	142 (40.1%)	2 (0.6%)	137 (38.7%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	31.1	295^th of 433 public elementary schools	31.9%		53.1	191^st of 435 public elementary schools	56.1%	104		29.0	19.0	$11,297
Lydia Rippey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	401 Rio Pecos Rd	Aztec	87410	San Juan County	Aztec	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 334-9474	355	26	13.5	0.8%	163 (45.9%)	3 (0.8%)	118 (33.2%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (14.1%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (4.8%)	78.8	82^nd of 433 public elementary schools	81.1%		64.4	145^th of 435 public elementary schools	66.7%	63		50.0	38.0	$8,928
Blanco Elementary	Public	1-6	7313 Us Hwy 64	Bloomfield	87413	San Juan County	Bloomfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 634-3900	140	13	10.7	100.0%	46 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (55.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.6%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	51.2	190^th of 433 public elementary schools	56.1%		41.4	245^th of 435 public elementary schools	43.7%	55	11.0	38.0	32.0	$10,851
Esperanza Elementary	Public	K-5	4501 Wildflower Dr	Farmington	87401	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 599-8676	449	34	13.2	65.0%	74 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	204 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (32.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.1%)	38.7	247^th of 433 public elementary schools	43.0%		34.2	286^th of 435 public elementary schools	34.3%	39	24.0	32.0	24.0	$7,887
Farmington Preschool Academy East	Public	PK	5840 Fortuna Dr	Farmington	87402	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 599-8625	98	8	12.2	33.7%	29 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)
Country Club Elementary	Public	K-5	5300 Foothills Dr	Farmington	87402	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 599-8604	527	34	15.5	34.9%	266 (50.5%)	7 (1.3%)	159 (30.2%)	7 (1.3%)	53 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	93.4	29^th of 433 public elementary schools	93.3%		89.5	46^th of 435 public elementary schools	89.4%	17	56.0	59.0	56.0	$7,570

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