Zia Elementary

Summary:

Zia Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Clovis, New Mexico, serving 381 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the Clovis district and state averages.

Zia Elementary's academic excellence extends across diverse student populations, including female, male, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2022-2023, the school ranked 13th out of 426 New Mexico elementary schools for the performance of students with low socioeconomic status. This level of equity and inclusion is particularly noteworthy, as the school serves a high percentage of students (100%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Zia Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, the nearby schools in the Clovis district generally have lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. This highlights the unique strengths and challenges within the district, and the potential for Zia Elementary to serve as a model for improving educational outcomes in the region. However, the school's performance for students with special education needs and military-connected students is relatively lower compared to other student subgroups, suggesting potential areas for targeted support and intervention.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2400 Norris St
       Clovis, NM  88101


(575) 769-4300

District: Clovis

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,685 Help


Students who attend Zia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Yucca Middle
High:    Clovis High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
39.6%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zia Elementary ranks better than 92.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Clovis School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Hispanic (39.6%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zia Elementary is 17.3, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Clovis School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zia Elementary is $7,685, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Clovis School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Zia Elementary 34th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Zia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clovis:

SchoolDigger ranks Clovis 84th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 90.22 24th 389 93.8%
2006 93.30 19th 390 95.1%
2007 93.55 14th 398 96.5%
2008 93.85 10th 405 97.5%
2009 91.93 16th 411 96.1%
2010 89.11 23rd 419 94.5%
2011 93.78 19th 402 95.3%
2012 96.32 12th 398 97.0%
2013 95.91 11th 412 97.3%
2014 92.81 17th 442 96.2%
2015 89.06 31st 421 92.6%
2016 89.91 21st 410 94.9%
2017 93.27 15th 374 96.0%
2018 82.18 45th 383 88.3%
2019 87.91 26th 396 93.4%
2022 84.41 46th 420 89.0%
2023 94.00 37th 435 91.5%
2024 92.83 34th 433 92.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.81 38th 91 58.2%
2023 88.89 7th 83 91.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.47 30th 203 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.98 94th 132 28.8%
2023 57.90 68th 165 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.50 83rd 356 76.7%
2019 85.58 20th 361 94.5%
2022 79.79 31st 410 92.4%
2023 98.33 13th 426 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.16 57th 339 83.2%
2019 92.47 11th 343 96.8%
2022 84.68 37th 395 90.6%
2023 91.71 38th 390 90.3%
2024 90.69 38th 393 90.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.92 2nd 7 71.4%
2022 61.20 17th 50 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.39 37th 333 88.9%
2019 77.97 43rd 337 87.2%
2022 76.28 54th 392 86.2%
2023 94.70 32nd 414 92.3%
2024 92.82 37th 410 91.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.44 1st 56 98.2%
2023 97.58 1st 34 97.1%
2024 85.78 2nd 17 88.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.51 89th 329 72.9%
2019 82.04 29th 320 90.9%
2022 62.46 85th 389 78.1%
2023 91.43 31st 395 92.2%
2024 89.90 33rd 390 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Zia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.98 46th 187 75.4%
2019 71.31 40th 199 79.9%
2022 67.56 77th 325 76.3%
2023 93.34 36th 413 91.3%
2024 79.87 51st 293 82.6%
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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.

Zia Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Zia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 584 14 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1991 614 10 9 28 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1992 378 12 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 403 24 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 428 28 10 37 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 451 17 9 62 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1996 451 17 9 62 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1997 402 23 8 59 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 407 20 5 65 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 398 19 4 67 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 386 14 4 64 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 384 18 5 58 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 354 20 7 52 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 354 20 7 52 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 343 16 10 55 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 360 12 11 58 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 343 14 15 67 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 316 19 18 73 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 320 23 20 83 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2009 324 14 16 95 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 346 23 14 101 0 0 0 0 484
2011 348 16 14 139 2 1 22 0 542
2012 331 17 13 113 2 2 23 0 501
2013 325 11 17 107 2 1 24 0 487
2014 276 22 13 88 3 2 19 0 423
2015 280 23 14 90 5 2 18 0 432
2016 268 26 14 81 1 3 20 0 413
2017 288 26 10 100 1 3 21 0 449
2018 266 20 9 123 1 2 18 0 439
2019 274 16 9 144 2 1 18 0 464
2020 240 20 8 153 2 1 23 0 447
2021 204 19 6 142 2 0 13 0 386
2022 205 21 5 135 2 1 20 0 389
2023 182 21 6 151 2 0 19 0 381

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 Zia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 635 24.5 25.9 n/a
1991 661 28.5 23.1 n/a
1992 409 19.5 20.9 n/a
1993 459 24.4 18.8 n/a
1994 503 24.0 21.0 n/a
1995 540 28.0 19.3 n/a
1996 540 28.0 19.3 n/a
1997 494 27.0 18.3 n/a
1998 497 27.0 18.4 n/a
1999 489 26.0 18.8 11.9
2000 469 25.8 18.2 16.4
2001 466 24.6 18.9 19.7
2002 435 24.2 18.0 17.7
2003 435 24.2 18.0 17.7
2004 425 23.7 17.9 17.6
2005 442 23.8 18.6 20.1
2006 440 23.3 18.9 17.5
2007 426 24.0 17.8 21.1
2008 446 24.8 18.0 22.6
2009 449 23.0 19.5 24.3
2010 484 26.0 18.6 30.2
2011 542 25.5 21.2 31.4
2012 501 25.5 19.6 33.5
2013 487 23.1 21.0 31.4
2014 423 21.0 20.1 31
2015 432 21.0 20.5 31
2016 413 19.0 21.7 24.2
2017 449 22.0 20.4 24.9
2018 439 22.0 19.9 31
2019 464 23.0 20.1 33.2
2020 447 24.0 18.6 33.3
2021 386 21.0 18.3 25.9
2022 389 18.0 21.6 30.1
2023 381 22.0 17.3 100

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 Zia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 635 24.5 25.9 n/a
1991 661 28.5 23.1 n/a
1992 409 19.5 20.9 n/a
1993 459 24.4 18.8 n/a
1994 503 24.0 21.0 n/a
1995 540 28.0 19.3 n/a
1996 540 28.0 19.3 n/a
1997 494 27.0 18.3 n/a
1998 497 27.0 18.4 n/a
1999 489 26.0 18.8 11.9
2000 469 25.8 18.2 16.4
2001 466 24.6 18.9 19.7
2002 435 24.2 18.0 17.7
2003 435 24.2 18.0 17.7
2004 425 23.7 17.9 17.6
2005 442 23.8 18.6 20.1
2006 440 23.3 18.9 17.5
2007 426 24.0 17.8 21.1
2008 446 24.8 18.0 22.6
2009 449 23.0 19.5 24.3
2010 484 26.0 18.6 30.2
2011 542 25.5 21.2 31.4
2012 501 25.5 19.6 33.5
2013 487 23.1 21.0 31.4
2014 423 21.0 20.1 31
2015 432 21.0 20.5 31
2016 413 19.0 21.7 24.2
2017 449 22.0 20.4 24.9
2018 439 22.0 19.9 31
2019 464 23.0 20.1 33.2
2020 447 24.0 18.6 33.3
2021 386 21.0 18.3 25.9
2022 389 18.0 21.6 30.1
2023 381 22.0 17.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Zia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zia 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 26th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 435 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Zia Elementary)3952.8
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Clovis)2926.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zia Elementary)5638.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clovis)3219
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Zia Elementary)3753.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Clovis)2832.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zia Elementary)5046.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clovis)2725.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Zia Elementary)6260.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Clovis)3739.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zia Elementary)6757.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clovis)3032.6
 2.6%
   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 Students464381
 17.9%
African American1621
 31.3%
American Indian22
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic144151
 4.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White274182
 33.6%
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.2%100%
 66.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Zia Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Zia Elementary.

Students at Zia Elementary are 48% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Zia Elementary ranks in the top 7.9% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Zia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yucca Middle
High : Clovis High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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