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Dora Elementary

Summary:

Dora Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dora, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 121 students. The school is part of the Dora Municipal Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dora Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 44% and 46% proficiency respectively in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 38% and 24%. The school's performance is particularly strong in the lower grades, with 50% proficiency in Language Arts for 3rd and 4th grades in 2021-2022, compared to the state average of around 31-35%. Dora Elementary also performs well for male students and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 45th and 31st out of New Mexico elementary schools in their respective categories.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Elida Elementary, Brown Early Childhood Center, James Elementary, and Valencia Elementary, which are part of the Portales Municipal Schools district, Dora Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency. The school's student-teacher ratio is also lower than the nearby schools, ranging from 11.6 to 13.2 over the past three school years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 100 School St
       Dora, NM  88115

(575) 477-2216

District: Dora

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,967 Help


Students who attend Dora Elementary usually attend:

High:    Dora High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
Hispanic:
29.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dora Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), Hispanic (29.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dora Elementary is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dora Elementary is $11,967.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dora Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dora Elementary 83rd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Dora Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dora:

SchoolDigger ranks Dora 13th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dora Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.56 85th 389 78.1%
2006 47.48 199th 390 49.0%
2007 51.08 191st 398 52.0%
2008 46.35 212th 405 47.7%
2009 58.53 155th 411 62.3%
2010 59.89 153rd 419 63.5%
2011 48.78 201st 402 50.0%
2012 73.79 87th 398 78.1%
2013 86.20 38th 412 90.8%
2014 67.34 125th 442 71.7%
2015 71.73 85th 421 79.8%
2016 84.12 44th 410 89.3%
2017 87.60 27th 374 92.8%
2018 87.66 28th 383 92.7%
2019 72.98 86th 396 78.3%
2022 65.83 101st 420 76.0%
2023 79.27 83rd 435 80.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.43 31st 203 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.77 37th 356 89.6%
2019 84.18 23rd 361 93.6%
2023 54.77 186th 426 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.25 125th 390 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.75 26th 333 92.2%
2019 65.88 80th 337 76.3%
2022 97.38 7th 392 98.2%
2023 90.30 45th 414 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.91 27th 187 85.6%
2019 50.27 102nd 199 48.7%
2022 63.59 94th 325 71.1%
2023 79.93 79th 413 80.9%
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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 Dora Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 72 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 81 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1992 99 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1993 117 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 112 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1995 103 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1996 103 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1997 109 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 99 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 105 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2000 107 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 105 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2002 95 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2003 95 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2004 88 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 90 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 86 1 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2007 87 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2008 86 1 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2009 85 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2010 88 0 0 24 1 0 0 0 113
2011 96 1 0 34 0 0 1 0 132
2012 82 2 0 26 0 0 0 0 110
2013 83 1 0 29 0 0 0 0 113
2014 98 0 0 29 0 0 2 0 129
2015 97 1 0 31 0 0 3 0 132
2016 99 1 0 34 0 0 4 0 138
2017 103 3 0 33 0 0 2 0 141
2018 87 3 0 45 0 0 3 0 138
2019 93 3 0 46 0 0 3 0 145
2020 92 3 0 33 0 1 5 0 134
2021 76 0 0 36 0 0 7 0 119
2022 81 0 0 36 1 0 5 0 123
2023 80 0 0 36 0 0 5 0 121

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 Dora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 98 6.5 15.0 n/a
1991 107 6.9 15.5 n/a
1992 125 7.1 17.6 n/a
1993 154 7.0 22.0 n/a
1994 144 7.0 20.6 n/a
1995 134 9.0 14.9 n/a
1996 134 9.0 14.9 n/a
1997 131 9.0 14.6 n/a
1998 133 8.4 15.8 n/a
1999 142 9.5 14.9 52.1
2000 142 10.5 13.5 52.1
2001 141 9.7 14.5 54.6
2002 135 10.4 13.0 45.9
2003 135 10.4 13.0 45.9
2004 134 11.6 11.6 68.7
2005 136 11.2 12.1 65.4
2006 118 11.3 10.4 52.5
2007 115 12.0 9.6 49.6
2008 121 11.1 10.9 54.5
2009 118 10.2 11.6 49.2
2010 113 10.3 10.9 48.7
2011 132 10.3 12.7 52.3
2012 110 9.4 11.5 43.6
2013 113 10.4 10.7 56.6
2014 129 10.9 11.7 55
2015 132 12.0 11.0 62.9
2016 138 13.0 10.6 51.4
2017 141 10.6 13.2 49.6
2018 138 11.4 12.0 63.8
2019 145 9.3 15.5 59.3
2020 134 10.2 13.1 62.7
2021 119 10.2 11.6 60.5
2022 123 9.4 13.0 52.8
2023 121 9.1 13.2 56.2

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 Dora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 98 6.5 15.0 n/a
1991 107 6.9 15.5 n/a
1992 125 7.1 17.6 n/a
1993 154 7.0 22.0 n/a
1994 144 7.0 20.6 n/a
1995 134 9.0 14.9 n/a
1996 134 9.0 14.9 n/a
1997 131 9.0 14.6 n/a
1998 133 8.4 15.8 n/a
1999 142 9.5 14.9 52.1
2000 142 10.5 13.5 52.1
2001 141 9.7 14.5 54.6
2002 135 10.4 13.0 45.9
2003 135 10.4 13.0 45.9
2004 134 11.6 11.6 68.7
2005 136 11.2 12.1 65.4
2006 118 11.3 10.4 52.5
2007 115 12.0 9.6 49.6
2008 121 11.1 10.9 54.5
2009 118 10.2 11.6 49.2
2010 113 10.3 10.9 48.7
2011 132 10.3 12.7 52.3
2012 110 9.4 11.5 43.6
2013 113 10.4 10.7 56.6
2014 129 10.9 11.7 55
2015 132 12.0 11.0 62.9
2016 138 13.0 10.6 51.4
2017 141 10.6 13.2 49.6
2018 138 11.4 12.0 63.8
2019 145 9.3 15.5 59.3
2020 134 10.2 13.1 62.7
2021 119 10.2 11.6 60.5
2022 123 9.4 13.0 52.8
2023 121 9.1 13.2 56.2

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 Dora Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,967

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dora Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 83rd of 435 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dora Elementary)3237.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dora)3237.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Dora Elementary)4850
 2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Dora)4850
 2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dora Elementary)4350
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dora)4350
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Dora Elementary)5737.5
 19.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Dora)5737.5
 19.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dora Elementary)4343.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dora)4343.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Dora Elementary)4829.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Dora)4829.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dora Elementary)1452.9
 38.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dora)1452.9
 38.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students145121
 16.6%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4636
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White9380
 14%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%56.2%
 3.1%

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Students who attend Dora Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dora High

In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended Dora Elementary.

Dora Elementary ranks 83rd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Dora Elementary are 66% White, 30% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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