Top Rankings
Clovis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,750 students in Clovis School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in New Mexico.
Public Preschools in Clovis School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
16 Schools
339 Schools
# Students
7,387 Students
102,415 Students
# Teachers
496 Teachers
8,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clovis School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)70%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
66%
68%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
23%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,751 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,756
$15,100
Spending / Student
$11,751
$14,450
Best Clovis School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 Norris
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Zia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Norris St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Thornton St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East Plains St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4445
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4445
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Sandia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 Lore St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
La Casita Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Davis St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Arts Academy At Bella Vista
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Cesar Chavez Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
James Bickley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 14th St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 E. 14th St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1113 S. Oak St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Gr: PK | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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