Pecos Elementary

Summary:

Pecos Elementary is a public elementary school in Pecos, New Mexico, serving 220 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pecos Independent Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Pecos Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to the state average. The school has a very high percentage of Hispanic students (94.55%) and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (77.73% to 100%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Pecos Elementary's proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well below the state averages, and the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 212th out of 442 New Mexico elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 349th out of 435 in 2022-2023. In contrast, nearby schools in Santa Fe, such as Carlos Gilbert Elementary, Acequia Madre Elementary, and Wood-Gormley Elementary, significantly outperform Pecos Elementary in academic proficiency and statewide rankings.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the lack of racial diversity at Pecos Elementary may contribute to the school's challenges in improving academic outcomes. Targeted interventions and support focused on addressing these factors could be crucial for the school's improvement. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13.1, suggests that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention, but the consistently low performance indicates that additional support and strategies are needed to help students succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 North Nm Hwy 63
       Pecos, NM  87552


(505) 757-4700

District: Pecos

SchoolDigger Rank:
349th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,073 Help


Students who attend Pecos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pecos Middle
High:    Pecos High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.5%
White:
5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pecos Elementary ranks worse than 80.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.5%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pecos Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pecos Elementary is $12,073.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pecos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos Elementary 349th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Pecos Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pecos:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos 102nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pecos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pecos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 28.85 303rd 389 22.1%
2006 33.02 277th 390 29.0%
2007 18.49 355th 398 10.8%
2008 19.49 357th 405 11.9%
2009 21.55 355th 411 13.6%
2010 18.80 372nd 419 11.2%
2011 40.40 244th 402 39.3%
2012 54.01 170th 398 57.3%
2013 52.66 180th 412 56.3%
2014 50.40 212th 442 52.0%
2015 31.09 297th 421 29.5%
2016 40.84 227th 410 44.6%
2017 28.85 272nd 374 27.3%
2018 18.11 325th 383 15.1%
2019 16.42 356th 396 10.1%
2022 14.49 374th 420 11.0%
2023 23.88 349th 435 19.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pecos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.50 297th 356 16.6%
2019 19.88 318th 361 11.9%
2022 16.48 334th 410 18.5%
2023 25.71 339th 426 20.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pecos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.41 296th 339 12.7%
2019 16.84 305th 343 11.1%
2023 21.21 336th 390 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pecos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.20 281st 333 15.6%
2023 23.51 327th 414 21.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pecos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.74 283rd 329 14.0%
2019 15.74 291st 320 9.1%
2022 14.87 327th 389 15.9%
2023 27.10 297th 395 24.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pecos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.41 344th 413 16.7%
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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 Pecos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 55 0 0 421 5 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 50 0 0 425 6 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 45 0 1 420 4 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 41 0 2 456 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 34 3 1 472 4 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 52 4 0 403 4 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 52 4 0 403 4 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 30 7 1 394 6 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 33 5 2 379 8 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 41 1 1 366 9 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 46 0 0 374 8 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 35 0 0 374 8 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 44 5 0 353 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 44 5 0 353 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 47 4 2 363 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 35 2 1 339 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 28 3 1 331 4 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 26 2 1 330 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2008 22 4 1 310 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 19 4 1 296 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 21 7 0 305 4 0 1 0 338
2011 16 3 0 301 5 0 0 0 325
2012 15 4 0 283 6 0 0 0 308
2013 20 3 0 294 6 0 0 0 323
2014 25 2 0 306 5 0 0 0 338
2015 25 2 0 299 5 0 0 0 331
2016 35 0 0 297 5 0 0 0 337
2017 35 0 0 281 5 0 0 0 321
2018 31 0 0 266 4 0 3 0 304
2019 24 1 0 259 3 0 1 0 288
2020 26 0 0 233 2 0 0 0 261
2021 12 0 0 201 0 0 0 0 213
2022 11 0 0 208 0 0 0 0 219
2023 12 0 0 208 0 0 0 0 220

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 Pecos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 481 26.1 18.4 n/a
1991 481 27.6 17.4 n/a
1992 470 25.7 18.2 n/a
1993 500 25.5 19.6 n/a
1994 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
1995 463 24.3 19.1 n/a
1996 463 24.3 19.1 n/a
1997 438 24.5 17.9 n/a
1998 427 27.8 15.4 n/a
1999 418 23.5 17.8 63.6
2000 428 24.8 17.3 51.4
2001 417 27.3 15.3 43.6
2002 403 26.2 15.4 75.2
2003 403 26.2 15.4 75.2
2004 418 29.2 14.3 72.5
2005 380 24.1 15.8 79.7
2006 367 25.7 14.3 79.3
2007 362 27.2 13.3 91.4
2008 340 26.5 12.8 99.1
2009 323 24.4 13.2 99.1
2010 338 23.0 14.6 99.1
2011 325 20.0 16.2 80.9
2012 308 20.0 15.4 79.5
2013 323 21.0 15.3 96.6
2014 338 24.0 14.0 79
2015 331 24.0 13.7 56.2
2016 337 22.0 15.3 75.1
2017 321 19.0 16.8 60.4
2018 304 21.0 14.4 100
2019 288 19.1 15.0 34.4
2020 261 20.0 13.0 78.2
2021 213 18.0 11.8 100
2022 219 16.6 13.1 100
2023 220 18.0 12.2 77.7

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 Pecos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 481 26.1 18.4 n/a
1991 481 27.6 17.4 n/a
1992 470 25.7 18.2 n/a
1993 500 25.5 19.6 n/a
1994 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
1995 463 24.3 19.1 n/a
1996 463 24.3 19.1 n/a
1997 438 24.5 17.9 n/a
1998 427 27.8 15.4 n/a
1999 418 23.5 17.8 63.6
2000 428 24.8 17.3 51.4
2001 417 27.3 15.3 43.6
2002 403 26.2 15.4 75.2
2003 403 26.2 15.4 75.2
2004 418 29.2 14.3 72.5
2005 380 24.1 15.8 79.7
2006 367 25.7 14.3 79.3
2007 362 27.2 13.3 91.4
2008 340 26.5 12.8 99.1
2009 323 24.4 13.2 99.1
2010 338 23.0 14.6 99.1
2011 325 20.0 16.2 80.9
2012 308 20.0 15.4 79.5
2013 323 21.0 15.3 96.6
2014 338 24.0 14.0 79
2015 331 24.0 13.7 56.2
2016 337 22.0 15.3 75.1
2017 321 19.0 16.8 60.4
2018 304 21.0 14.4 100
2019 288 19.1 15.0 34.4
2020 261 20.0 13.0 78.2
2021 213 18.0 11.8 100
2022 219 16.6 13.1 100
2023 220 18.0 12.2 77.7

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 Pecos Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,073

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pecos Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 435 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Pecos Elementary)1114.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Pecos)1114.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
4th Grade Language Arts (Pecos Elementary)2318.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Pecos)2318.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Pecos Elementary)1420.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Pecos)1420.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288220
 23.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic259208
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2412
 50%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%77.7%
 43.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pecos Elementary

Pecos Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.8% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at Pecos Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 5% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Pecos Elementary.

Students who attend Pecos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pecos Middle
High : Pecos High


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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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