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Animas Elementary

Summary:

Animas Elementary is a public elementary school located in Farmington, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 361 students. The school is part of the Farmington school district, which is ranked 62 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Animas Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32%), Mathematics (25%), and Science (22%) were all below the Farmington district and New Mexico state averages. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Country Club Elementary and Ladera Del Norte Elementary, Animas Elementary's academic performance is also lower. The school has a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Animas Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 191 out of 396 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 243 out of 433 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars during this period. The school's ranking and rating are lower compared to the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Country Club Elementary and Ladera Del Norte Elementary, which are ranked in the top 100 and 133 elementary schools in the state, respectively. Addressing the challenges at Animas Elementary, including its consistently low academic performance and the unique needs of its diverse student population, will require a comprehensive approach that leverages the best practices of the higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1612 Hutton Ave
       Farmington, NM  87402

(505) 599-8601

District: Farmington

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,000 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
56.1%
Hispanic:
22.7%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Animas Elementary ranks worse than 56.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Farmington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Animas Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (56.1%), Hispanic (22.7%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Farmington School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Animas Elementary is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Farmington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Animas Elementary is $9,000, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Farmington School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Animas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Animas Elementary 243rd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Animas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Farmington:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington 62nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Animas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.66 152nd 389 60.9%
2006 41.88 239th 390 38.7%
2007 53.09 176th 398 55.8%
2008 62.45 122nd 405 69.9%
2009 50.47 202nd 411 50.9%
2010 50.23 201st 419 52.0%
2011 50.09 191st 402 52.5%
2012 36.88 263rd 398 33.9%
2013 33.42 292nd 412 29.1%
2014 32.73 316th 442 28.5%
2015 43.21 207th 421 50.8%
2016 59.84 128th 410 68.8%
2017 48.45 171st 374 54.3%
2018 39.26 218th 383 43.1%
2019 46.43 191st 396 51.8%
2022 26.73 297th 420 29.3%
2023 36.90 273rd 435 37.2%
2024 39.42 243rd 433 43.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.92 79th 91 13.2%
2023 43.45 49th 83 41.0%
2024 19.35 33rd 35 5.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.37 31st 83 62.7%
2019 50.56 43rd 98 56.1%
2023 41.27 124th 191 35.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.59 57th 99 42.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.35 177th 356 50.3%
2019 58.79 124th 361 65.7%
2022 30.82 255th 410 37.8%
2023 43.17 247th 426 42.0%
2024 41.31 133rd 237 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.85 257th 339 24.2%
2019 45.21 170th 343 50.4%
2022 25.38 275th 395 30.4%
2023 34.74 257th 390 34.1%
2024 38.82 220th 393 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.00 163rd 333 51.1%
2019 39.55 194th 337 42.4%
2022 19.39 295th 392 24.7%
2023 32.62 280th 414 32.4%
2024 35.99 248th 410 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.70 156th 329 52.6%
2019 82.63 27th 320 91.6%
2022 34.23 221st 389 43.2%
2023 46.20 207th 395 47.6%
2024 61.59 130th 390 66.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.03 23rd 48 52.1%
2019 37.51 41st 64 35.9%
2022 33.67 65th 99 34.3%
2023 37.08 59th 92 35.9%
2024 35.51 48th 79 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Animas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.91 115th 187 38.5%
2019 42.72 123rd 199 38.2%
2022 28.20 265th 325 18.5%
2023 56.29 163rd 413 60.5%
2024 47.09 147th 293 49.8%
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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 Animas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 350 7 0 84 122 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 344 8 1 93 123 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 294 4 1 101 139 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 286 5 0 97 138 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 242 4 0 85 173 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 226 5 4 102 176 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 226 5 4 102 176 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 208 6 2 95 181 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 197 4 3 85 192 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 199 6 3 99 155 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 188 8 5 101 158 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 141 11 4 86 146 n/a n/a 0 388
2002 158 8 0 75 154 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 158 8 0 75 154 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 162 7 2 74 133 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 150 7 2 94 165 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 187 8 2 89 186 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 147 9 0 103 184 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 147 7 1 125 191 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 128 8 1 120 209 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 124 5 0 147 230 0 1 0 507
2011 113 5 0 129 212 0 8 0 467
2012 98 4 0 151 228 0 6 0 487
2013 96 2 0 146 237 0 5 0 486
2014 102 2 0 123 198 0 8 0 433
2015 97 2 1 117 231 0 8 0 456
2016 94 1 3 97 225 1 7 0 428
2017 89 1 2 112 221 0 15 0 440
2018 98 1 2 109 234 0 21 0 465
2019 79 4 1 103 225 0 23 0 435
2020 64 0 0 95 219 0 30 0 408
2021 61 3 0 96 203 1 21 0 385
2022 47 4 0 93 205 1 25 0 375
2023 55 0 0 91 190 0 25 0 361
2024 52 0 0 82 203 0 25 0 362

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 Animas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 563 28.8 19.5 n/a
1991 569 30.9 18.4 n/a
1992 539 30.5 17.6 n/a
1993 526 30.0 17.5 n/a
1994 504 30.0 16.8 n/a
1995 513 31.0 16.5 n/a
1996 513 31.0 16.5 n/a
1997 492 33.0 14.9 n/a
1998 481 32.0 15.0 n/a
1999 462 32.0 14.4 56.5
2000 460 30.5 15.1 58.7
2001 388 26.3 14.8 68
2002 395 28.5 13.9 74.4
2003 395 28.5 13.9 74.4
2004 378 29.2 12.9 70.6
2005 418 30.0 13.9 70.6
2006 472 33.9 13.9 69.5
2007 443 32.0 13.8 69.5
2008 471 31.8 14.8 72.4
2009 466 33.5 13.9 69.5
2010 507 34.6 14.6 74.6
2011 467 32.5 14.3 72.8
2012 487 32.9 14.7 78
2013 486 33.6 14.4 78
2014 433 35.1 12.3 77.8
2015 456 40.0 11.4 84.6
2016 428 31.0 13.8 79.7
2017 440 31.3 14.0 78.9
2018 465 33.5 13.8 100
2019 435 30.0 14.5 100
2020 408 32.0 12.7 100
2021 385 31.2 12.3 100
2022 375 31.9 11.7 100
2023 361 31.8 11.3 100
2024 362 29.0 12.4 76.2

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 Animas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 563 28.8 19.5 n/a
1991 569 30.9 18.4 n/a
1992 539 30.5 17.6 n/a
1993 526 30.0 17.5 n/a
1994 504 30.0 16.8 n/a
1995 513 31.0 16.5 n/a
1996 513 31.0 16.5 n/a
1997 492 33.0 14.9 n/a
1998 481 32.0 15.0 n/a
1999 462 32.0 14.4 56.5
2000 460 30.5 15.1 58.7
2001 388 26.3 14.8 68
2002 395 28.5 13.9 74.4
2003 395 28.5 13.9 74.4
2004 378 29.2 12.9 70.6
2005 418 30.0 13.9 70.6
2006 472 33.9 13.9 69.5
2007 443 32.0 13.8 69.5
2008 471 31.8 14.8 72.4
2009 466 33.5 13.9 69.5
2010 507 34.6 14.6 74.6
2011 467 32.5 14.3 72.8
2012 487 32.9 14.7 78
2013 486 33.6 14.4 78
2014 433 35.1 12.3 77.8
2015 456 40.0 11.4 84.6
2016 428 31.0 13.8 79.7
2017 440 31.3 14.0 78.9
2018 465 33.5 13.8 100
2019 435 30.0 14.5 100
2020 408 32.0 12.7 100
2021 385 31.2 12.3 100
2022 375 31.9 11.7 100
2023 361 31.8 11.3 100
2024 362 29.0 12.4 76.2

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 Animas Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,000

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Animas 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 191st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 273rd of 435 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Animas Elementary)2913.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Farmington)3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Animas Elementary)2312.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3721.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Animas Elementary)3513.3
 21.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4132.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Animas Elementary)2816.7
 11.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3526.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Animas Elementary)3231.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4434.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Animas Elementary)2329.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3138.6
 7.6%
   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 Students435361
 17%
African American40
 100%
American Indian225190
 15.6%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic10391
 11.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7955
 30.4%
Two or More Races2325
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Animas Elementary ranks 243rd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Animas Elementary.

Students at Animas Elementary are 56% American Indian, 23% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races.


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