Esperanza Elementary

Summary:

Esperanza Elementary is a public elementary school located in Farmington, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 507 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.

Esperanza 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 (24%), and Science (24%) were all below the Farmington district and New Mexico state averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning in Mathematics, where the proficiency rate is significantly lower than the state average. However, the school performs relatively better for Hispanic students, ranking 191 out of 390 New Mexico elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. Esperanza Elementary also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Farmington district, such as Country Club Elementary, Ladera Del Norte Elementary, and Northeast Elementary, Esperanza Elementary's performance is generally lower. However, the school outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Apache Elementary, Bluffview Elementary, and McCormick Elementary, which have even lower proficiency rates and state rankings. Esperanza Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.5 students per teacher in recent years.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4501 Wildflower Dr
       Farmington, NM  87401


(505) 599-8676

District: Farmington

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,887 Help


Students who attend Esperanza Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mesa View Middle School
High:    Piedra Vista High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.0%
American Indian:
31.4%
White:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Esperanza Elementary ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6th 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 38.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Esperanza Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45%), American Indian (31.4%), White (17.8%). (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 Esperanza Elementary is 14.5. 6 elementary schools in the Farmington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esperanza Elementary is $7,887. 6 elementary schools in the Farmington School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esperanza Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Elementary 247th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Esperanza 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 Esperanza Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.10 307th 389 21.1%
2006 23.69 328th 390 15.9%
2007 31.80 287th 398 27.9%
2008 26.81 328th 405 19.0%
2009 24.16 341st 411 17.0%
2010 39.26 272nd 419 35.1%
2011 42.78 231st 402 42.5%
2012 42.43 229th 398 42.5%
2013 40.24 250th 412 39.3%
2014 26.92 351st 442 20.6%
2015 47.36 183rd 421 56.5%
2016 60.34 126th 410 69.3%
2017 50.70 157th 374 58.0%
2018 51.51 157th 383 59.0%
2019 42.66 210th 396 47.0%
2022 33.26 257th 420 38.8%
2023 34.19 286th 435 34.3%
2024 38.68 247th 433 43.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.16 86th 91 5.5%
2023 5.19 83rd 83 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 44th 83 47.0%
2019 45.94 52nd 98 46.9%
2022 52.61 81st 203 60.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.83 21st 99 78.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.97 148th 356 58.4%
2019 54.97 140th 361 61.2%
2022 39.34 205th 410 50.0%
2023 39.71 263rd 426 38.3%
2024 36.89 144th 237 39.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.45 148th 339 56.3%
2019 34.32 224th 343 34.7%
2022 39.08 206th 395 47.8%
2023 41.42 228th 390 41.5%
2024 42.75 204th 393 48.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.67 169th 333 49.2%
2019 42.25 173rd 337 48.7%
2022 20.70 286th 392 27.0%
2023 22.05 340th 414 17.9%
2024 32.28 273rd 410 33.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.61 79th 329 76.0%
2019 65.12 83rd 320 74.1%
2022 53.19 121st 389 68.9%
2023 45.28 218th 395 44.8%
2024 47.56 191st 390 51.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.50 17th 48 64.6%
2019 49.80 29th 64 54.7%
2022 20.76 87th 99 12.1%
2023 36.03 60th 92 34.8%
2024 53.13 38th 79 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Esperanza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.73 139th 187 25.7%
2019 10.14 195th 199 2.0%
2022 29.97 253rd 325 22.2%
2023 43.05 230th 413 44.3%
2024 30.06 204th 293 30.4%
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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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Sunday, June 7, 2015

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Enrollment information for Esperanza Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 137 4 0 118 100 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 137 4 0 118 100 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 246 7 2 164 169 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 263 7 2 167 167 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 185 9 1 150 162 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 173 10 2 178 217 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 156 3 1 142 197 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 146 2 5 152 167 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 146 2 5 152 167 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 128 2 3 149 176 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 179 4 3 168 214 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 174 2 2 186 221 n/a n/a 0 585
2007 173 4 0 205 241 n/a n/a 0 623
2008 146 4 0 205 263 n/a n/a 0 618
2009 156 6 1 226 253 n/a n/a 0 642
2010 150 2 3 248 239 0 1 0 643
2011 132 2 3 269 218 1 6 0 631
2012 128 4 2 275 199 1 7 0 616
2013 108 2 0 260 187 0 11 0 568
2014 110 1 0 271 201 0 14 0 597
2015 118 0 1 293 188 0 10 0 610
2016 117 0 0 259 218 0 15 0 609
2017 109 0 0 264 208 0 15 0 596
2018 114 1 3 296 204 0 26 0 644
2019 114 0 1 266 192 0 27 0 600
2020 81 0 1 226 179 0 24 0 511
2021 87 3 0 186 157 0 25 0 458
2022 79 0 1 210 151 0 29 0 470
2023 90 1 0 228 159 1 28 0 507

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 Esperanza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1996 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1997 588 33.0 17.8 n/a
1998 606 34.0 17.8 n/a
1999 507 34.0 14.9 66.3
2000 580 37.2 15.6 67.4
2001 499 33.3 15.0 71.5
2002 472 30.8 15.3 79.7
2003 472 30.8 15.3 79.7
2004 458 30.3 15.1 79.7
2005 568 38.5 14.8 67.4
2006 585 39.1 15.0 72.5
2007 623 40.5 15.4 69.7
2008 618 41.5 14.9 66.8
2009 642 41.5 15.5 66.7
2010 643 44.6 14.4 72
2011 631 43.5 14.4 71.3
2012 616 43.9 14.0 70.3
2013 568 39.7 14.2 71.7
2014 597 41.2 14.4 64.5
2015 610 41.0 14.8 75.1
2016 609 42.0 14.5 67.5
2017 596 37.9 15.7 70.6
2018 644 38.9 16.5 100
2019 600 34.8 17.2 100
2020 511 36.0 14.1 100
2021 458 34.0 13.4 100
2022 470 33.8 13.9 100
2023 507 34.7 14.5 100

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 Esperanza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1996 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1997 588 33.0 17.8 n/a
1998 606 34.0 17.8 n/a
1999 507 34.0 14.9 66.3
2000 580 37.2 15.6 67.4
2001 499 33.3 15.0 71.5
2002 472 30.8 15.3 79.7
2003 472 30.8 15.3 79.7
2004 458 30.3 15.1 79.7
2005 568 38.5 14.8 67.4
2006 585 39.1 15.0 72.5
2007 623 40.5 15.4 69.7
2008 618 41.5 14.9 66.8
2009 642 41.5 15.5 66.7
2010 643 44.6 14.4 72
2011 631 43.5 14.4 71.3
2012 616 43.9 14.0 70.3
2013 568 39.7 14.2 71.7
2014 597 41.2 14.4 64.5
2015 610 41.0 14.8 75.1
2016 609 42.0 14.5 67.5
2017 596 37.9 15.7 70.6
2018 644 38.9 16.5 100
2019 600 34.8 17.2 100
2020 511 36.0 14.1 100
2021 458 34.0 13.4 100
2022 470 33.8 13.9 100
2023 507 34.7 14.5 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Esperanza Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,887

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Esperanza Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 286th of 435 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Esperanza Elementary)2629.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Farmington)3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Esperanza Elementary)3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3721.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Esperanza Elementary)3427.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4132.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Esperanza Elementary)2016.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Farmington)3526.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Esperanza Elementary)2630.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Farmington)4434.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Esperanza Elementary)2829.1
 1.1%
   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 Students600507
 15.5%
African American01
American Indian192159
 17.2%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic266228
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White11490
 21.1%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Esperanza Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mesa View Middle School
High : Piedra Vista High

Students at Esperanza Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 31% American Indian, 18% White, 6% Two or more races.

Esperanza Elementary ranks 247th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Esperanza Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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