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Espanola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,426 students in Espanola School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Espanola School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
663 Schools
# Students
1,876 Students
206,128 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
16,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Espanola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
% American Indian
6%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
90%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
2%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,260 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,490 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 88% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,260
$15,100
Spending / Student
$25,490
$14,450
Best Espanola School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 New Mexico Highway 75
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Chimayo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Gr: K-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Velarde Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Gr: K-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Abiquiu Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Gr: K-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 84/285 #1934b
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Gr: K-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 State Rd 74
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
James Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Gr: 1-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tony Quintana Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18670 Us 84/285
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Gr: K-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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