Very Good
#229 of 864 schools in NM
Top 26% in state
Anansi Charter School
Elementary School · Taos · EL Prado, NM
A Taos charter elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1709, EL Prado, NM 87529
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anansi Charter School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anansi Charter School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,370
Median home value
$393,600
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Del Norte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Enos Garcia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| Ranchos De Taos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
| Taos Municipal CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | Not available | 211 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Taos
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anansi Charter School is listed in TAOS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anansi Charter School
Anansi Charter School is a public elementary school in EL Prado, NM, part of Taos, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anansi Charter School
What grades does Anansi Charter School serve?
Anansi Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Anansi Charter School?
Anansi Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anansi Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anansi Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anansi Charter School rank in NM?
Anansi Charter School ranks #229 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Anansi Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anansi Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Anansi Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anansi Charter School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Anansi Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Anansi Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Anansi Charter School a Title I school?
No, Anansi Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anansi Charter School?
53.3% of students at Anansi Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Taos County
- Phone
- (575) 758-5202
- Area population (ZIP 87529)
- 4,872
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 87529; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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