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Apache Elementary

Summary:

Apache Elementary is a public elementary school located in Farmington, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 452 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.

Apache Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the Farmington district and the state of New Mexico averages across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of Apache Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for Farmington and 39% for the state. In mathematics, only 14% of Apache Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 26% for Farmington and 25% for the state. This pattern of underperformance is consistent across multiple years, with Apache Elementary consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Farmington district, such as Country Club Elementary, Esperanza Elementary, Mesa Verde Elementary, and Northeast Elementary, Apache Elementary significantly underperforms across all academic measures. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Apache Elementary, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the unique needs of the school's student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 700 West Apache
       Farmington, NM  87401

(505) 599-8602

District: Farmington

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,685 Help


Students who attend Apache Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tibbetts Middle School
High:    Farmington High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
65.7%
Hispanic:
15.7%
White:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Apache Elementary ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last 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 14.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (65.7%), Hispanic (15.7%), White (11.1%). (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 Apache Elementary is 12.3, which is the 4th 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 Apache Elementary is $8,685, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Farmington School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Apache Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Apache Elementary 393rd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Apache 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 Apache Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.96 344th 389 11.6%
2006 27.59 306th 390 21.5%
2007 41.25 231st 398 42.0%
2008 38.10 258th 405 36.3%
2009 28.66 325th 411 20.9%
2010 24.90 338th 419 19.3%
2011 13.63 374th 402 7.0%
2012 21.95 330th 398 17.1%
2013 37.86 258th 412 37.4%
2014 21.65 382nd 442 13.6%
2015 43.91 204th 421 51.5%
2016 35.20 268th 410 34.6%
2017 38.39 220th 374 41.2%
2018 35.14 244th 383 36.3%
2019 18.39 343rd 396 13.4%
2022 15.71 368th 420 12.4%
2023 15.11 396th 435 9.0%
2024 14.71 393rd 433 9.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.91 80th 91 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.69 156th 166 6.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.37 161st 165 2.4%
2024 32.64 72nd 99 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.18 263rd 356 26.1%
2019 22.51 303rd 361 16.1%
2022 17.12 332nd 410 19.0%
2023 15.19 391st 426 8.2%
2024 14.24 211th 237 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.70 171st 339 49.6%
2019 20.53 290th 343 15.5%
2022 16.48 321st 395 18.7%
2023 17.42 357th 390 8.5%
2024 11.97 371st 393 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.64 267th 333 19.8%
2019 12.80 314th 337 6.8%
2022 13.27 331st 392 15.6%
2023 11.47 399th 414 3.6%
2024 16.70 365th 410 11.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.65 26th 329 92.1%
2022 33.87 224th 389 42.4%
2023 25.27 311th 395 21.3%
2024 34.36 254th 390 34.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.71 18th 48 62.5%
2019 22.02 56th 64 12.5%
2022 12.42 97th 99 2.0%
2023 13.34 88th 92 4.3%
2024 16.95 72nd 79 8.9%
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Rank History for White students at Apache Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.14 232nd 325 28.6%
2023 36.99 256th 413 38.0%
2024 16.64 255th 293 13.0%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Apache Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 247 9 2 77 288 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 252 9 1 86 323 n/a n/a 0 671
1992 214 6 1 81 309 n/a n/a 0 611
1993 212 6 0 80 290 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 209 4 0 91 299 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 193 7 1 85 360 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 193 7 1 85 360 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 148 3 3 87 342 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 141 5 4 63 328 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 160 2 5 72 306 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 142 2 4 54 342 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 106 4 5 52 270 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 76 1 3 45 291 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 76 1 3 45 291 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 68 0 2 65 278 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 78 1 4 71 263 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 71 4 3 78 258 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 74 5 1 75 264 n/a n/a 0 419
2008 64 7 2 87 278 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 68 7 1 83 299 n/a n/a 0 458
2010 64 7 2 88 277 0 1 0 439
2011 58 6 3 108 279 0 4 0 458
2012 56 3 5 119 286 2 8 0 479
2013 51 5 5 103 280 3 4 0 451
2014 37 2 4 111 336 3 5 0 498
2015 45 1 6 112 346 2 8 0 520
2016 46 1 6 102 331 0 11 0 497
2017 44 1 3 95 318 0 15 0 476
2018 50 3 1 90 289 0 27 0 460
2019 42 1 3 84 298 0 30 0 458
2020 46 2 2 75 315 0 33 0 473
2021 41 1 2 76 298 2 24 0 444
2022 41 1 2 85 305 1 22 0 457
2023 50 1 2 71 297 1 30 0 452

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 Apache Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 623 33.7 18.4 n/a
1991 671 35.7 18.7 n/a
1992 611 35.4 17.2 n/a
1993 588 33.5 17.6 n/a
1994 603 35.0 17.2 n/a
1995 646 38.0 17.0 n/a
1996 646 38.0 17.0 n/a
1997 583 41.0 14.2 n/a
1998 541 39.0 13.9 n/a
1999 545 38.5 14.2 84.6
2000 544 40.8 13.3 80.5
2001 437 34.2 12.8 79.2
2002 416 37.3 11.2 86.3
2003 416 37.3 11.2 86.3
2004 413 34.4 12.0 85
2005 417 39.3 10.6 80.3
2006 414 37.3 11.1 73.7
2007 419 35.5 11.8 73.7
2008 438 33.0 13.3 78.3
2009 458 34.5 13.3 80.1
2010 439 33.6 13.0 78.1
2011 458 32.3 14.1 82.5
2012 479 34.5 13.8 81.4
2013 451 33.3 13.5 86.9
2014 498 38.3 12.9 78.7
2015 520 40.0 13.0 86
2016 497 40.0 12.4 79.1
2017 476 35.3 13.4 81.7
2018 460 32.0 14.3 100
2019 458 30.0 15.2 100
2020 473 32.0 14.7 100
2021 444 33.0 13.4 100
2022 457 34.4 13.2 100
2023 452 36.4 12.3 100

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 Apache Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 623 33.7 18.4 n/a
1991 671 35.7 18.7 n/a
1992 611 35.4 17.2 n/a
1993 588 33.5 17.6 n/a
1994 603 35.0 17.2 n/a
1995 646 38.0 17.0 n/a
1996 646 38.0 17.0 n/a
1997 583 41.0 14.2 n/a
1998 541 39.0 13.9 n/a
1999 545 38.5 14.2 84.6
2000 544 40.8 13.3 80.5
2001 437 34.2 12.8 79.2
2002 416 37.3 11.2 86.3
2003 416 37.3 11.2 86.3
2004 413 34.4 12.0 85
2005 417 39.3 10.6 80.3
2006 414 37.3 11.1 73.7
2007 419 35.5 11.8 73.7
2008 438 33.0 13.3 78.3
2009 458 34.5 13.3 80.1
2010 439 33.6 13.0 78.1
2011 458 32.3 14.1 82.5
2012 479 34.5 13.8 81.4
2013 451 33.3 13.5 86.9
2014 498 38.3 12.9 78.7
2015 520 40.0 13.0 86
2016 497 40.0 12.4 79.1
2017 476 35.3 13.4 81.7
2018 460 32.0 14.3 100
2019 458 30.0 15.2 100
2020 473 32.0 14.7 100
2021 444 33.0 13.4 100
2022 457 34.4 13.2 100
2023 452 36.4 12.3 100

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 Apache Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Apache 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 343rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 435 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Apache Elementary)2319.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Farmington)3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Apache Elementary)158.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3721.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Apache Elementary)920.3
 11.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4132.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Apache Elementary)1511.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3526.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Apache Elementary)2220.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4434.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Apache Elementary)1818.9
 0.9%
   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 Students458452
 1.3%
African American11
American Indian298297
 0.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic8471
 15.5%
Pacific Islander01
White4250
 19%
Two or More Races3030
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Apache Elementary

Apache Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.2% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Apache Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tibbetts Middle School
High : Farmington High

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Apache Elementary.

Students at Apache Elementary are 66% American Indian, 16% Hispanic, 11% White, 7% Two or more races.


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