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Capitan Elementary

Summary:

Capitan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Capitan, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school is part of the Capitan District, which is ranked 16th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Capitan Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, with a statewide ranking between 43 and 135 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is impressive, with 59% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 36% in Mathematics, and 53% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. Capitan Elementary's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as female students (ranked 39th out of 393 NM elementary schools) and Hispanic students (ranked 24th out of 390 NM elementary schools) in the 2023-2024 school year.

Capitan Elementary's performance is notably stronger than the nearby schools, Carrizozo Elementary and the Ruidoso schools (White Mountain Elementary and Sierra Vista Primary). Carrizozo Elementary, while also a high-performing school, ranks lower than Capitan Elementary and has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Ruidoso schools have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to Capitan Elementary, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Capitan Elementary also has a lower student-teacher ratio than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 150 South Forest Ave
       Capitan, NM  88316

(575) 354-2239

District: Capitan

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,595 Help


Students who attend Capitan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Capitan Middle
High:    Capitan High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Hispanic:
33.7%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Compare Details Capitan Elementary ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (33.7%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capitan Elementary is $11,595.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capitan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitan Elementary 64th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Capitan Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Capitan:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitan 16th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Capitan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.64 50th 389 87.1%
2006 87.91 29th 390 92.6%
2007 83.31 48th 398 87.9%
2008 87.28 34th 405 91.6%
2009 88.26 28th 411 93.2%
2010 87.98 27th 419 93.6%
2011 71.74 92nd 402 77.1%
2012 65.54 124th 398 68.8%
2013 78.87 70th 412 83.0%
2014 76.84 71st 442 83.9%
2015 59.07 135th 421 67.9%
2016 72.45 83rd 410 79.8%
2017 77.20 58th 374 84.5%
2018 82.52 43rd 383 88.8%
2019 76.76 70th 396 82.3%
2022 63.92 111th 420 73.6%
2023 72.47 107th 435 75.4%
2024 83.72 64th 433 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.07 87th 132 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.51 23rd 356 93.5%
2019 94.40 3rd 361 99.2%
2022 47.60 161st 410 60.7%
2023 74.70 101st 426 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.42 47th 339 86.1%
2019 85.22 24th 343 93.0%
2022 65.95 88th 395 77.7%
2023 65.51 121st 390 69.0%
2024 89.83 39th 393 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.66 58th 333 82.6%
2019 71.50 65th 337 80.7%
2022 64.66 83rd 392 78.8%
2023 71.14 102nd 414 75.4%
2024 70.04 121st 410 70.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.53 62nd 389 84.1%
2023 52.21 173rd 395 56.2%
2024 94.14 24th 390 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.05 55th 187 70.6%
2019 51.32 98th 199 50.8%
2022 36.60 222nd 325 31.7%
2023 70.92 106th 413 74.3%
2024 47.65 143rd 293 51.2%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Capitan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 205 1 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 207 1 1 72 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 216 3 2 67 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 232 3 1 73 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1994 232 3 0 59 7 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 185 0 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 185 0 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 192 3 0 62 7 n/a n/a 0 264
1998 236 3 0 51 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 238 0 0 42 4 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 210 0 0 49 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 204 2 0 60 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 202 1 0 52 4 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 202 1 0 52 4 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 215 0 0 42 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 204 1 3 74 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 177 4 2 74 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 181 4 1 63 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 170 4 1 57 3 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 169 2 2 57 5 n/a n/a 0 235
2010 160 2 2 63 8 0 2 0 237
2011 152 2 0 63 8 0 1 0 226
2012 134 3 0 60 8 0 0 0 205
2013 122 1 2 67 4 0 0 0 196
2014 128 0 2 56 5 1 1 0 193
2015 158 0 1 61 2 1 2 0 225
2016 162 0 1 50 0 1 2 0 216
2017 150 0 1 44 1 1 2 0 199
2018 152 0 0 54 0 1 2 0 209
2019 145 0 0 59 1 2 3 0 210
2020 135 0 0 59 2 1 2 0 199
2021 100 4 0 55 2 1 0 0 162
2022 116 4 0 71 3 1 0 0 195
2023 128 1 0 68 2 0 3 0 202

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 Capitan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 267 15.3 17.4 n/a
1991 281 15.5 18.1 n/a
1992 288 16.8 17.1 n/a
1993 309 17.3 17.9 n/a
1994 301 17.5 17.2 n/a
1995 241 12.5 19.3 n/a
1996 241 12.5 19.3 n/a
1997 264 15.8 16.7 n/a
1998 292 18.8 15.5 n/a
1999 284 20.0 14.2 50.4
2000 261 19.6 13.3 57.9
2001 269 18.8 14.3 88.5
2002 259 16.4 15.8 64.5
2003 259 16.4 15.8 64.5
2004 259 17.4 14.9 64.1
2005 283 20.1 14.1 36
2006 258 19.6 13.2 50.4
2007 250 17.0 14.7 55.6
2008 235 18.0 13.1 61.3
2009 235 16.5 14.2 65.5
2010 237 16.0 14.7 45.6
2011 226 14.3 15.7 71.2
2012 205 15.7 12.9 55.1
2013 196 15.7 12.4 75
2014 193 16.9 11.4 69.9
2015 225 17.0 13.2 68.4
2016 216 17.0 12.7 72.7
2017 199 16.8 11.8 67.3
2018 209 16.2 12.8 63.2
2019 210 17.7 11.8 63.3
2020 199 14.8 13.4 58.8
2021 162 14.3 11.3 46.9
2022 195 15.9 12.1 50.8
2023 202 16.7 12.0 58.4

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 Capitan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 267 15.3 17.4 n/a
1991 281 15.5 18.1 n/a
1992 288 16.8 17.1 n/a
1993 309 17.3 17.9 n/a
1994 301 17.5 17.2 n/a
1995 241 12.5 19.3 n/a
1996 241 12.5 19.3 n/a
1997 264 15.8 16.7 n/a
1998 292 18.8 15.5 n/a
1999 284 20.0 14.2 50.4
2000 261 19.6 13.3 57.9
2001 269 18.8 14.3 88.5
2002 259 16.4 15.8 64.5
2003 259 16.4 15.8 64.5
2004 259 17.4 14.9 64.1
2005 283 20.1 14.1 36
2006 258 19.6 13.2 50.4
2007 250 17.0 14.7 55.6
2008 235 18.0 13.1 61.3
2009 235 16.5 14.2 65.5
2010 237 16.0 14.7 45.6
2011 226 14.3 15.7 71.2
2012 205 15.7 12.9 55.1
2013 196 15.7 12.4 75
2014 193 16.9 11.4 69.9
2015 225 17.0 13.2 68.4
2016 216 17.0 12.7 72.7
2017 199 16.8 11.8 67.3
2018 209 16.2 12.8 63.2
2019 210 17.7 11.8 63.3
2020 199 14.8 13.4 58.8
2021 162 14.3 11.3 46.9
2022 195 15.9 12.1 50.8
2023 202 16.7 12.0 58.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Capitan Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,595

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capitan Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 435 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Capitan Elementary)4834.4
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Capitan)4834.4
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capitan Elementary)4530.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Capitan)4530.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Capitan Elementary)5455.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Capitan)5455.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capitan Elementary)5432.1
 21.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Capitan)5432.1
 21.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Capitan Elementary)4547.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Capitan)4547.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capitan Elementary)1028.9
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Capitan)1028.9
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students210202
 3.8%
African American01
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic5968
 15.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White145128
 11.7%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%58.4%
 4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitan Elementary

Students at Capitan Elementary are 63% White, 34% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Capitan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Capitan Middle
High : Capitan High

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Capitan Elementary.

Capitan Elementary ranks 64th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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