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Dulce Elementary

Summary:

Dulce Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dulce, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Dulce District, which is ranked 118 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dulce Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Mexico, with a statewide ranking between 380 and 426 out of 433 schools in recent years, also receiving a 0-star rating.

Dulce Elementary's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 12% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 4% in Mathematics, and 16% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning in Mathematics, where the proficiency rate is only 4%, less than one-sixth of the state average. Additionally, Dulce Elementary's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 11.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, the academic performance remains extremely poor. This suggests that the school may be facing other challenges, such as inadequate funding, lack of effective instructional strategies, or difficulties in attracting and retaining high-quality teachers. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to ensure that all students at Dulce Elementary have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Mundo Dr
       Dulce, NM  87528

(575) 759-3353

District: Dulce

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,394 Help


Students who attend Dulce Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dulce Middle
High:    Dulce High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
87.1%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dulce Elementary ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (87.1%), Hispanic (10.5%), Asian (1.2%). (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 Dulce Elementary is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dulce Elementary is $16,394.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dulce Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dulce Elementary 426th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Dulce Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dulce:

SchoolDigger ranks Dulce 118th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dulce Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dulce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.99 381st 389 2.1%
2006 5.59 386th 390 1.0%
2007 17.77 357th 398 10.3%
2008 6.33 395th 405 2.5%
2009 7.18 400th 411 2.7%
2010 9.10 406th 419 3.1%
2011 12.52 380th 402 5.5%
2012 11.78 381st 398 4.3%
2013 10.64 397th 412 3.6%
2014 11.39 425th 442 3.8%
2015 10.29 420th 421 0.2%
2016 8.48 409th 410 0.2%
2018 6.55 381st 383 0.5%
2019 9.62 385th 396 2.8%
2023 13.57 407th 435 6.4%
2024 7.56 426th 433 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dulce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.04 354th 356 0.6%
2019 11.06 348th 361 3.6%
2023 13.75 399th 426 6.3%
2024 7.87 232nd 237 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dulce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.22 327th 343 4.7%
2023 7.67 387th 390 0.8%
2024 8.14 389th 393 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dulce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.85 365th 414 11.8%
2024 4.34 409th 410 0.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Dulce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.86 46th 48 4.2%
2019 16.89 59th 64 7.8%
2023 17.19 82nd 92 10.9%
2024 11.45 76th 79 3.8%
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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 Dulce Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 3 0 1 24 328 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 4 0 1 15 317 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 2 0 2 24 298 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 5 0 0 14 305 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 5 1 0 18 335 n/a n/a 0 359
1995 4 0 0 7 341 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 4 0 0 7 341 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 3 0 0 9 352 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 5 0 0 8 384 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 2 0 0 15 348 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 1 0 0 23 341 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 4 0 0 17 319 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 14 0 0 27 270 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 14 0 0 27 270 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 4 0 0 25 260 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 8 0 0 18 258 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 3 0 0 17 277 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 5 0 1 18 263 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 3 0 1 21 275 n/a n/a 0 300
2009 1 0 0 17 301 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 2 0 0 20 321 0 0 0 343
2011 4 2 2 24 332 0 0 0 364
2012 1 1 0 23 363 0 0 0 388
2013 0 1 0 11 314 0 0 0 326
2014 1 0 0 7 291 0 0 0 299
2015 1 0 0 7 397 0 1 0 406
2016 3 0 0 9 368 0 5 0 385
2017 2 0 0 13 365 0 4 0 384
2018 3 0 0 17 303 0 4 0 327
2019 3 2 2 18 257 0 5 0 287
2020 3 2 6 18 266 0 5 0 300
2021 4 2 2 20 263 0 3 0 294
2022 3 1 3 15 228 0 3 0 253
2023 0 0 3 26 216 0 3 0 248

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 Dulce Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 356 20.4 17.4 n/a
1991 337 20.0 16.8 n/a
1992 326 20.8 15.6 n/a
1993 324 21.0 15.4 n/a
1994 359 20.0 17.9 n/a
1995 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
1996 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
1997 364 24.8 14.7 n/a
1998 397 30.0 13.2 n/a
1999 365 28.0 13.0 80
2000 365 28.9 12.6 96.4
2001 340 29.0 11.7 86.2
2002 311 25.7 12.1 94.2
2003 311 25.7 12.1 94.2
2004 289 25.0 11.6 99
2005 284 23.2 12.2 92.6
2006 297 22.1 13.4 92.3
2007 287 18.5 15.5 99
2008 300 16.0 18.8 99
2009 319 16.0 19.9 99.1
2010 343 21.0 16.3 99.1
2011 364 29.0 12.5 99.2
2012 388 26.0 14.9 99.2
2013 326 26.6 12.2 99.1
2014 299 23.5 12.7 98
2015 406 34.0 11.9 79.3
2016 385 30.0 12.8 99.2
2017 384 31.4 12.2 100
2018 327 27.0 12.1 100
2019 287 22.0 13.0 100
2020 300 23.5 12.7 100
2021 294 26.1 11.2 100
2022 253 27.5 9.2 100
2023 248 29.0 8.5 100

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 Dulce Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 356 20.4 17.4 n/a
1991 337 20.0 16.8 n/a
1992 326 20.8 15.6 n/a
1993 324 21.0 15.4 n/a
1994 359 20.0 17.9 n/a
1995 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
1996 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
1997 364 24.8 14.7 n/a
1998 397 30.0 13.2 n/a
1999 365 28.0 13.0 80
2000 365 28.9 12.6 96.4
2001 340 29.0 11.7 86.2
2002 311 25.7 12.1 94.2
2003 311 25.7 12.1 94.2
2004 289 25.0 11.6 99
2005 284 23.2 12.2 92.6
2006 297 22.1 13.4 92.3
2007 287 18.5 15.5 99
2008 300 16.0 18.8 99
2009 319 16.0 19.9 99.1
2010 343 21.0 16.3 99.1
2011 364 29.0 12.5 99.2
2012 388 26.0 14.9 99.2
2013 326 26.6 12.2 99.1
2014 299 23.5 12.7 98
2015 406 34.0 11.9 79.3
2016 385 30.0 12.8 99.2
2017 384 31.4 12.2 100
2018 327 27.0 12.1 100
2019 287 22.0 13.0 100
2020 300 23.5 12.7 100
2021 294 26.1 11.2 100
2022 253 27.5 9.2 100
2023 248 29.0 8.5 100

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 Dulce Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,394

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dulce 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 385th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 407th of 435 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Dulce Elementary)146.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Dulce)146.8
 7.2%
   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 Students287248
 13.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian257216
 16%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1826
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dulce Elementary

Students at Dulce Elementary are 87% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Dulce Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.6% of New Mexico elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Dulce Elementary.

Students who attend Dulce Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dulce Middle
High : Dulce High


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