Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Sumner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Sumner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Sumner Elementary School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Sumner Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Sumner Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
67%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
26%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Sumner Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Fort Sumner Elementary School?
124 students attend Fort Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fort Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Sumner Elementary School?
Fort Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Fort Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Sumner Elementary School part of?
Fort Sumner Elementary School is part of Fort Sumner School District.
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