Very Good
#256 of 864 schools in NM
Top 30% in state
Blanco Elementary
Elementary School · Bloomfield · Blanco, NM
A Bloomfield elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7313 US HWY 64, Blanco, NM 87412
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blanco Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blanco 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,125
Median home value
$119,900
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
53.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in BLOOMFIELD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–3 | Not available | 490 | 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.
Bloomfield
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blanco Elementary is listed in BLOOMFIELD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blanco Elementary
Blanco Elementary is a public elementary school in Blanco, NM, part of Bloomfield, serving approximately 140 students in grades 1st-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blanco Elementary
What grades does Blanco Elementary serve?
Blanco Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Blanco Elementary?
Blanco Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanco Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanco Elementary rank in NM?
Blanco Elementary ranks #256 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Blanco Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanco Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Blanco Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanco Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blanco Elementary a charter school?
No, Blanco Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanco Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blanco Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanco Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blanco 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (505) 634-3900
- Area population (ZIP 87412)
- 1,422
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 87412; 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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