Below Average
#800 of 864 schools in NM
Alcalde Elementary
Elementary School · Espanola · Espanola, NM
An Espanola elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alcalde Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alcalde Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,077
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Ohkay Owingeh Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Velarde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 4.8 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Abiquiu ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | Not available | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Espanola
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alcalde Elementary is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alcalde Elementary
Alcalde Elementary is a public elementary school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcalde Elementary
What grades does Alcalde Elementary serve?
Alcalde Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Alcalde Elementary?
Alcalde Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcalde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcalde Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alcalde Elementary rank in NM?
Alcalde Elementary ranks #800 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Alcalde Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcalde Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alcalde Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcalde Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alcalde Elementary a charter school?
No, Alcalde Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alcalde Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alcalde Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alcalde Elementary?
90.6% of students at Alcalde Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (505) 852-4253
- Area population (ZIP 87532)
- 19,522
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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