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San Jon Elementary

Summary:

San Jon Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jon, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the San Jon District, which is ranked 38 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

San Jon Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 45th out of 396 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 173rd out of 435 in 2022-2023, with a current ranking of 161st out of 433 in 2023-2024. While the school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, it lags behind nearby Grady Elementary and Logan Elementary schools in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, San Jon Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 45.24% and 45.45% at Grady Elementary and Logan Elementary, respectively.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.0 to 9.7 students per teacher, the inconsistent academic performance and socioeconomic challenges suggest that San Jon Elementary may need to address these factors to improve student outcomes. Learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Grady Elementary and Logan Elementary, could be a key focus area for San Jon Elementary to enhance its academic excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7th And Elm Streets
       San Jon, NM  88434

(575) 576-2466

District: San Jon

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,974 Help


Students who attend San Jon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    San Jon Middle School
High:    San Jon High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.8%
White:
36.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Jon Elementary ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.8%), White (36.5%), two or more races (2.7%). (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 San Jon Elementary is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Jon Elementary is $13,974.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Jon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jon Elementary 161st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See San Jon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:


San Jon:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jon 38th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Jon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at San Jon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.50 33rd 389 91.5%
2006 47.13 206th 390 47.2%
2007 34.05 266th 398 33.2%
2008 33.63 285th 405 29.6%
2013 66.48 113th 412 72.6%
2014 43.42 250th 442 43.4%
2015 29.92 302nd 421 28.3%
2016 80.78 59th 410 85.6%
2017 79.43 53rd 374 85.8%
2018 66.75 104th 383 72.8%
2019 81.84 45th 396 88.6%
2023 57.59 173rd 435 60.2%
2024 57.04 161st 433 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Jon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.74 137th 426 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at San Jon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.64 182nd 390 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at San Jon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.93 174th 414 58.0%
2024 78.37 79th 410 80.7%
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Rank History for White students at San Jon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 123rd 187 34.2%
2022 17.51 301st 325 7.4%
2023 49.72 198th 413 52.1%
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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 San Jon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 91 0 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1991 88 0 4 16 3 n/a n/a 0 111
1992 74 0 5 15 2 n/a n/a 0 96
1993 75 0 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 82 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1995 80 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 80 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 84 0 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 110 0 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 136
1999 92 2 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 115
2000 90 2 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2001 73 0 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 49 0 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2003 49 0 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2004 41 0 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 62
2005 45 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2006 34 0 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 55
2007 27 0 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 47
2008 31 0 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 51
2009 28 1 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2010 31 1 1 27 1 0 0 0 61
2011 32 1 0 18 1 0 0 0 52
2012 50 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 76
2013 51 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 78
2014 53 1 2 23 0 0 1 0 80
2015 61 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 85
2016 46 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 69
2017 55 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 85
2018 44 0 0 37 0 0 2 0 83
2019 39 0 0 52 0 0 2 0 93
2020 28 0 0 42 0 0 4 0 74
2021 18 0 0 37 0 0 2 0 57
2022 16 0 0 42 0 0 2 0 60
2023 27 0 0 45 0 0 2 0 74

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 San Jon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 115 7.4 15.5 n/a
1991 111 7.5 14.8 n/a
1992 96 7.6 12.6 n/a
1993 100 6.8 14.7 n/a
1994 105 6.8 15.4 n/a
1995 107 7.9 13.5 n/a
1996 107 7.9 13.5 n/a
1997 112 7.9 14.2 n/a
1998 136 7.9 17.2 n/a
1999 115 9.0 12.8 53
2000 113 7.5 15.1 61.1
2001 104 8.9 11.7 54.8
2002 77 8.1 9.5 46.8
2003 77 8.1 9.5 46.8
2004 62 8.3 7.5 54.8
2005 60 8.2 7.3 61.7
2006 55 8.1 6.8 70.9
2007 47 5.1 9.2 78.7
2008 51 4.8 10.6 78.4
2009 47 4.9 9.6 76.6
2010 61 4.3 14.1 73.8
2011 52 4.2 12.3 73.1
2012 76 4.0 19.0 71.1
2013 78 4.0 19.5 65.4
2014 80 6.0 13.3 60
2015 85 6.0 14.1 63.5
2016 69 8.0 8.6 59.4
2017 85 7.3 11.6 56.5
2018 83 7.4 11.1 66.3
2019 93 7.4 12.4 76.3
2020 74 7.5 9.8 81.1
2021 57 6.5 8.7 80.7
2022 60 7.5 8.0 73.3
2023 74 7.6 9.7 100

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 San Jon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 115 7.4 15.5 n/a
1991 111 7.5 14.8 n/a
1992 96 7.6 12.6 n/a
1993 100 6.8 14.7 n/a
1994 105 6.8 15.4 n/a
1995 107 7.9 13.5 n/a
1996 107 7.9 13.5 n/a
1997 112 7.9 14.2 n/a
1998 136 7.9 17.2 n/a
1999 115 9.0 12.8 53
2000 113 7.5 15.1 61.1
2001 104 8.9 11.7 54.8
2002 77 8.1 9.5 46.8
2003 77 8.1 9.5 46.8
2004 62 8.3 7.5 54.8
2005 60 8.2 7.3 61.7
2006 55 8.1 6.8 70.9
2007 47 5.1 9.2 78.7
2008 51 4.8 10.6 78.4
2009 47 4.9 9.6 76.6
2010 61 4.3 14.1 73.8
2011 52 4.2 12.3 73.1
2012 76 4.0 19.0 71.1
2013 78 4.0 19.5 65.4
2014 80 6.0 13.3 60
2015 85 6.0 14.1 63.5
2016 69 8.0 8.6 59.4
2017 85 7.3 11.6 56.5
2018 83 7.4 11.1 66.3
2019 93 7.4 12.4 76.3
2020 74 7.5 9.8 81.1
2021 57 6.5 8.7 80.7
2022 60 7.5 8.0 73.3
2023 74 7.6 9.7 100

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 San Jon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,974

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Jon 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 45th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 173rd of 435 Elementary schools
 28.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jon Elementary)5512.5
 42.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jon)5512.5
 42.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (San Jon Elementary)3050
 20%
   4th Grade Language Arts (San Jon)3050
 20%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9374
 20.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5245
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3927
 30.8%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%100%
 23.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jon Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended San Jon Elementary.

Students at San Jon Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 36% White, 3% Two or more races.

San Jon Elementary ranks 161st of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend San Jon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : San Jon Middle School
High : San Jon High


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