Dixon Elementary

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Dixon Elementary ranks 62 nd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dixon Elementary is a small public elementary school in Dixon, New Mexico, serving 48 students in grades K-6. Despite being part of the Espanola Public Schools district, which is ranked 111 out of 119 districts in the state, Dixon Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency.

In the 2022-2023 school year, 52% of Dixon Elementary students were proficient or better in Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and 44% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 24%. This strong academic performance places Dixon Elementary in the top 62 out of 435 elementary schools in New Mexico. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 22 out of 414 New Mexico elementary schools for male students and 25 out of 426 schools for low socioeconomic status students, both with 5-star ratings.

While Dixon Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, the other schools in the Espanola Public Schools district struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. This suggests that Dixon Elementary may be an outlier within the district, potentially due to factors such as effective leadership, teaching practices, or community engagement. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic and Native American students, and its ability to overcome the challenges of a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility make it an interesting case study for understanding successful elementary education in New Mexico.

Detail:

Public K-6

220 New Mexico Highway 75
Dixon, NM 87527

(505) 579-4325

District: Espanola

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,218

Students who attend Dixon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carlos F. Vigil Middle
High:	Espanola Valley High

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 48

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.2%

White:

12.5%

American Indian:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dixon Elementary ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Espanola School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Dixon Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Espanola School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.2%), White (12.5%), American Indian (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Espanola School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is 7.7, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Espanola School District! (See more...)

Compare Dixon Elementary employs 6.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Elementary is $12,218, which is the 5^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Espanola School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dixon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary 62^nd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Dixon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Espanola:

SchoolDigger ranks Espanola 111^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dixon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dixon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	37.08	261^st	389	32.9%
2007	56.06	163^rd	398	59.0%
2008	75.99	73^rd	405	82.0%
2009	44.36	234^th	411	43.1%
2010	42.91	245^th	419	41.5%
2011	78.40	70^th	402	82.6%
2012	75.26	75^th	398	81.2%
2013	79.81	63^rd	412	84.7%
2014	69.06	110^th	442	75.1%
2015	52.50	163^rd	421	61.3%
2019	81.58	47^th	396	88.1%
2023	85.76	62^nd	435	85.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.43	8^th	361	97.8%
2023	93.88	25^th	426	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dixon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.61	136^th	390	65.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Dixon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.16	22^nd	414	94.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dixon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.36	94^th	395	76.2%

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Rank History for White students at Dixon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.53	95^th	413	77.0%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Dixon Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	26	0	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	97
1991	22	0	0	79	1	n/a	n/a	102
1992	21	0	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	96
1993	12	0	0	74	2	n/a	n/a	88
1994	7	0	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	82
1995	8	0	0	69	2	n/a	n/a	79
1996	8	0	0	69	2	n/a	n/a	79
1997	3	0	0	68	3	n/a	n/a	74
1998	2	0	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	78
1999	6	0	0	66	2	n/a	n/a	74
2000	8	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	70
2001	1	0	12	53	1	n/a	n/a	67
2002	15	0	0	48	3	n/a	n/a	66
2003	15	0	0	48	3	n/a	n/a	66
2004	9	0	0	50	3	n/a	n/a	62
2005	13	0	0	46	1	n/a	n/a	60
2006	10	0	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	60
2007	12	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	59
2008	19	0	1	58	0	n/a	n/a	78
2009	18	0	1	56	0	n/a	n/a	75
2010	12	0	0	57	1	0	0	70
2011	21	0	0	50	3	0	0	74
2012	21	0	0	59	4	0	0	84
2013	22	0	0	53	0	0	0	75
2014	28	0	0	43	1	0	0	72
2015	16	1	0	52	1	0	0	70
2016	25	0	0	35	0	0	0	60
2017	24	0	0	26	0	0	0	50
2018	24	0	0	33	0	0	0	57
2019	24	0	0	38	0	0	3	65
2020	24	0	2	35	2	0	0	63
2021	9	0	0	34	4	0	0	47
2022	13	0	1	32	4	0	0	50
2023	6	0	0	38	4	0	0	48

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 Dixon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	97	7.6	12.7	n/a
1991	102	7.7	13.2	n/a
1992	96	6.3	15.2	n/a
1993	88	6.3	14.0	n/a
1994	82	6.3	13.0	n/a
1995	79	5.5	14.4	n/a
1996	79	5.5	14.4	n/a
1997	74	4.6	16.1	n/a
1998	78	5.1	15.3	n/a
1999	74	4.5	16.4	71.6
2000	70	4.3	16.3	71.4
2001	67	5.3	12.6	83.6
2002	66	4.3	15.3	84.8
2003	66	4.3	15.3	84.8
2004	62	3.2	19.4	90.3
2005	60	4.7	12.8	93.3
2006	60	4.5	13.3	95
2007	59	5.5	10.7	94.9
2008	78	5.9	13.2	96.2
2009	75	7.1	10.6	96
2010	70	7.0	10.0	95.7
2011	74	6.0	12.3	75.7
2012	84	6.0	14.0	61.9
2013	75	5.5	13.6	84
2014	72	5.0	14.4	68.1
2015	70	5.0	14.0	82.9
2016	60	4.0	15.0	100
2017	50	5.8	8.5	100
2018	57	5.4	10.4	100
2019	65	4.9	13.2	100
2020	63	6.4	9.8	100
2021	47	4.3	10.9	100
2022	50	4.4	11.2	100
2023	48	6.1	7.7	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 Dixon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	97	7.6	12.7	n/a
1991	102	7.7	13.2	n/a
1992	96	6.3	15.2	n/a
1993	88	6.3	14.0	n/a
1994	82	6.3	13.0	n/a
1995	79	5.5	14.4	n/a
1996	79	5.5	14.4	n/a
1997	74	4.6	16.1	n/a
1998	78	5.1	15.3	n/a
1999	74	4.5	16.4	71.6
2000	70	4.3	16.3	71.4
2001	67	5.3	12.6	83.6
2002	66	4.3	15.3	84.8
2003	66	4.3	15.3	84.8
2004	62	3.2	19.4	90.3
2005	60	4.7	12.8	93.3
2006	60	4.5	13.3	95
2007	59	5.5	10.7	94.9
2008	78	5.9	13.2	96.2
2009	75	7.1	10.6	96
2010	70	7.0	10.0	95.7
2011	74	6.0	12.3	75.7
2012	84	6.0	14.0	61.9
2013	75	5.5	13.6	84
2014	72	5.0	14.4	68.1
2015	70	5.0	14.0	82.9
2016	60	4.0	15.0	100
2017	50	5.8	8.5	100
2018	57	5.4	10.4	100
2019	65	4.9	13.2	100
2020	63	6.4	9.8	100
2021	47	4.3	10.9	100
2022	50	4.4	11.2	100
2023	48	6.1	7.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixon Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,218

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 62^nd of 435 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Language Arts (Dixon Elementary)	50	83.3	33.3%
5th Grade Language Arts (Espanola)	29	22.4	6.6%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Elementary)	30	66.7	36.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Espanola)	10	12.9	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Dixon Elementary)	60	66.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Espanola)	32	21.9	10.1%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Elementary)	40	83.3	43.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Espanola)	15	21.5	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	48	26.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	38	38
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	6	75%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Dixon Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Dixon Elementary	Public	K-6	220 New Mexico Highway 75	Dixon	87527	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 579-4325	48	6	7.7	100.0%	6 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.8	62^nd of 435 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	52.0	44.0		$12,218
Velarde Elementary	Public	K-6	State Road 68 County Road 51	Espanola	87582	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 852-4331	63	6	9.8	100.0%	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	40.0			$14,322
Alcalde Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	State Rd 68 County Rd 138a	Espanola	87511	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 852-4253	153	12	12.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.4	363^rd of 435 public elementary schools	16.6%		32.2	265^th of 420 public elementary schools	36.9%	98	24.0	14.0	13.0	$11,487
Penasco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13 School Rd	Penasco	87553	Taos County	Penasco	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 587-2230	136	4	35.1	100.0%	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	327^th of 435 public elementary schools	24.8%		44.7	190^th of 420 public elementary schools	54.8%	137	32.0	9.0		$14,409
Chimayo Elementary	Public	K-6	State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Buil	Espanola	87522	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 351-4207	126	11	11.2	100.0%	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	117 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	290^th of 435 public elementary schools	33.3%		40.6	218^th of 420 public elementary schools	48.1%	72	29.0	19.0		$13,418
San Juan Elementary	Public	K-6	411 State Rd 74	Espanola	87566	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 852-4225	208	15	13.5	100.0%	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	145 (69.7%)	1 (0.5%)	55 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10.3	418^th of 435 public elementary schools	3.9%		18.7	349^th of 420 public elementary schools	16.9%	69	14.0	7.0		$10,855
Ohkay Owingeh Community School	Public	K-6	307 Community School Rd.	Espanola	87566	Rio Arriba County	Ohkay Owingeh Community School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 852-2154	103	16	6.4	97.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Eutimio Salazar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Zuni Ln	Espanola	87532	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 753-2391	331	27	12.2	100.0%	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	298 (90.0%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	30.1	306^th of 435 public elementary schools	29.7%		17.8	358^th of 420 public elementary schools	14.8%	52	28.0	17.0		$11,638
Tony Quintana Elementary	Public	K-6	18670 Us 84/285	Espanola	87532	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 753-3213	210	20	10.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	199 (94.8%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9.7	423^rd of 435 public elementary schools	2.8%		23.7	320^th of 420 public elementary schools	23.8%	103	14.0	6.0		$11,647
Hernandez Elementary	Public	K-6	State Road 84/285 #1934b	Espanola	87532	Rio Arriba County	Espanola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 753-4008	90	7	13.2	100.0%	8 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21	365^th of 435 public elementary schools	16.1%					(n/a)	24.0	12.0		$11,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Dixon Elementary?

Students at Dixon Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% American Indian.

What district is Dixon Elementary in?

Espanola

How many students attend Dixon Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 48 students attended Dixon Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Dixon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dixon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carlos F. Vigil Middle
High : Espanola Valley High

Is Dixon Elementary a good school?

Dixon Elementary ranks 62^nd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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