Arrey Elementary

Arrey Elementary serves 106 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Arrey, New Mexico. The school runs at a lean 11.8 students per teacher — a ratio that gives early learners consistent, individualized attention through the foundational years of pre-K and elementary school. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with an 8.9 academic score and a standout 9.5 growth score that indicates students are advancing faster than nearly all of their peers statewide.

That combination propels Arrey Elementary to 15th place among all 468 elementary schools in New Mexico and 17th among all 864 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of them. Very few schools in a state this large land in those ranks. The local picture is equally decisive.

Arrey Elementary holds the top spot among the five schools in the Truth or Consequences area. For families weighing public school options in southern New Mexico, the data points consistently in one direction: this school ranks among the top performers in the state by every available measure.

With an enrollment of 106 students, Arrey Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Arrey Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.