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Alvis Elementary

Summary:

Alvis Elementary is a public elementary school located in Clayton, New Mexico, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 157 students. The school is part of the Clayton school district, which is ranked 42 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alvis Elementary's academic performance has been mixed compared to the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 42% in ELA and 24% in Math, compared to the state averages of 39% and 25%, respectively. However, the Clayton district average was higher at 45% in ELA and 34% in Math. The school has shown some variation in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students and Hispanic students generally performing better than male students and White students. Notably, Alvis Elementary has excelled in serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10-15% of New Mexico elementary schools for this subgroup.

Alvis Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 42nd to 206th out of over 400 New Mexico elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 to 4 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating being 3 stars. The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While Alvis Elementary has shown strengths in certain areas, the data also indicates potential opportunities for improvement, particularly in closing the gap with the Clayton district in ELA and Math performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 404 Aspen St
       Clayton, NM  88415

(575) 374-9611

District: Clayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,662 Help


Students who attend Alvis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clayton Junior High
    Kiser Elementary
High:    Clayton High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  157

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.4%
White:
38.9%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alvis Elementary ranks better than 59.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.4%), White (38.9%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alvis Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alvis Elementary is $13,662.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alvis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alvis Elementary 177th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Alvis Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clayton:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton 42nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alvis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alvis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.48 69th 389 82.3%
2006 81.78 55th 390 85.9%
2007 70.36 95th 398 76.1%
2008 85.35 42nd 405 89.6%
2009 82.47 45th 411 89.1%
2010 83.86 40th 419 90.5%
2011 83.05 55th 402 86.3%
2012 90.33 27th 398 93.2%
2013 71.57 102nd 412 75.2%
2014 78.77 66th 442 85.1%
2015 72.84 80th 421 81.0%
2016 43.92 206th 410 49.8%
2017 60.16 118th 374 68.4%
2018 79.31 61st 383 84.1%
2019 82.85 42nd 396 89.4%
2022 61.88 118th 420 71.9%
2023 71.65 117th 435 73.1%
2024 53.39 177th 433 59.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alvis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.66 29th 356 91.9%
2019 80.24 39th 361 89.2%
2022 76.74 39th 410 90.5%
2023 84.69 57th 426 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Alvis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.84 149th 339 56.0%
2019 75.89 54th 343 84.3%
2022 70.73 68th 395 82.8%
2023 66.27 117th 390 70.0%
2024 36.80 231st 393 41.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Alvis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.03 11th 333 96.7%
2019 76.87 48th 337 85.8%
2023 71.35 100th 414 75.8%
2024 64.91 132nd 410 67.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alvis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.72 61st 329 81.5%
2019 70.89 58th 320 81.9%
2022 50.05 141st 389 63.8%
2023 69.94 99th 395 74.9%
2024 62.89 125th 390 67.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alvis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 54th 187 71.1%
2019 75.76 32nd 199 83.9%
2022 46.79 171st 325 47.4%
2023 62.38 142nd 413 65.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Thursday, December 16, 2010

Open Quote Alvis Elementary school needs organization and dedicated professionals. The Principal does not seem interested in education, nor does the principal seem to really care about students unless they are of her family. I believe a new Principal dedicated to education and professionalism would not only help Alvis, but also the rest of the school district, since it's the elementary school that provides the base for onward education.

A new Superintendent would also greatly improve the Clayton School District. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alvis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 148 0 0 167 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1991 148 0 0 162 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 149 0 0 164 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1993 154 0 0 172 0 n/a n/a 24 350
1994 185 0 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1995 162 0 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 162 0 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 146 0 0 126 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 147 2 0 118 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1999 133 3 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2000 123 4 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 125 3 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 95 3 0 110 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 95 3 0 110 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 89 2 0 104 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2005 90 1 0 104 2 n/a n/a 0 197
2006 96 0 0 95 3 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 98 4 0 103 3 n/a n/a 0 208
2008 110 3 2 98 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 118 3 2 112 5 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 122 6 1 112 0 0 0 0 241
2011 113 3 2 125 0 0 0 0 243
2012 100 6 2 109 0 0 0 0 217
2013 104 4 0 107 0 0 0 0 215
2014 108 4 3 115 1 0 1 0 232
2015 87 3 0 110 1 0 0 0 201
2016 87 4 0 108 0 0 2 0 201
2017 92 5 0 104 0 0 1 0 202
2018 86 3 0 89 0 0 4 0 182
2019 88 3 0 96 0 0 0 0 187
2020 84 2 1 96 0 0 0 0 183
2021 64 2 0 94 1 0 1 0 162
2022 53 3 0 88 2 0 1 0 147
2023 61 6 0 87 3 0 0 0 157

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 Alvis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 315 19.0 16.5 n/a
1991 310 20.8 14.9 n/a
1992 313 21.9 14.2 n/a
1993 350 20.3 17.2 n/a
1994 329 20.6 16.0 n/a
1995 302 20.4 14.8 n/a
1996 302 20.4 14.8 n/a
1997 273 18.4 14.8 n/a
1998 268 17.4 15.4 n/a
1999 244 16.1 15.2 72.1
2000 247 17.0 14.5 75.3
2001 248 18.5 13.4 61.7
2002 209 15.3 13.7 58.4
2003 209 15.3 13.7 58.4
2004 196 15.9 12.3 61.2
2005 197 16.0 12.3 66.5
2006 194 15.3 12.7 58.8
2007 208 16.4 12.7 62.5
2008 216 18.0 12.0 63.4
2009 240 18.7 12.8 63.3
2010 241 19.2 12.4 65.6
2011 243 18.7 12.9 72.4
2012 217 17.0 12.7 77.9
2013 215 17.6 12.1 75.8
2014 232 16.6 13.9 72.8
2015 201 14.0 14.3 79.1
2016 201 15.0 13.4 77.1
2017 202 12.0 16.8 76.7
2018 182 12.5 14.5 71.4
2019 187 13.5 13.7 71.7
2020 183 16.3 11.2 75.4
2021 162 14.2 11.4 77.2
2022 147 11.1 13.1 68
2023 157 12.5 12.5 68.8

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 Alvis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 315 19.0 16.5 n/a
1991 310 20.8 14.9 n/a
1992 313 21.9 14.2 n/a
1993 350 20.3 17.2 n/a
1994 329 20.6 16.0 n/a
1995 302 20.4 14.8 n/a
1996 302 20.4 14.8 n/a
1997 273 18.4 14.8 n/a
1998 268 17.4 15.4 n/a
1999 244 16.1 15.2 72.1
2000 247 17.0 14.5 75.3
2001 248 18.5 13.4 61.7
2002 209 15.3 13.7 58.4
2003 209 15.3 13.7 58.4
2004 196 15.9 12.3 61.2
2005 197 16.0 12.3 66.5
2006 194 15.3 12.7 58.8
2007 208 16.4 12.7 62.5
2008 216 18.0 12.0 63.4
2009 240 18.7 12.8 63.3
2010 241 19.2 12.4 65.6
2011 243 18.7 12.9 72.4
2012 217 17.0 12.7 77.9
2013 215 17.6 12.1 75.8
2014 232 16.6 13.9 72.8
2015 201 14.0 14.3 79.1
2016 201 15.0 13.4 77.1
2017 202 12.0 16.8 76.7
2018 182 12.5 14.5 71.4
2019 187 13.5 13.7 71.7
2020 183 16.3 11.2 75.4
2021 162 14.2 11.4 77.2
2022 147 11.1 13.1 68
2023 157 12.5 12.5 68.8

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 Alvis Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,662

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alvis Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 435 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Alvis Elementary)4035.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Clayton)4435.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alvis Elementary)4029.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton)4429.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Alvis Elementary)5352.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Clayton)5352.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students187157
 16%
African American36
 100%
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic9687
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8861
 30.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.7%68.8%
 2.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alvis Elementary

Alvis Elementary ranks 177th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alvis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clayton Junior High
Middle : Kiser Elementary
High : Clayton High

Students at Alvis Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 39% White, 4% African American, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Alvis Elementary.


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