Needs Improvement
#850 of 864 schools in NM
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Elementary School · HOBBS
1200 EAST HUMBLE, Hobbs, NM 88240
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#850 of 864
In Hobbs
#18 of 18
public schools
In district
#18 of 18
HOBBS
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Booker T. Washington Elementary
Elementary School in Hobbs · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Booker T. Washington Elementary
Booker T. Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, NM, part of HOBBS. Booker T.
Washington Elementary serves approximately 174 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Booker T. Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #850 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Booker T. Washington Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.8
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 174 students, Booker T. Washington Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Booker T. Washington Elementary — Students at Booker T. Washington Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.1/10.
How Booker T. Washington Elementary Compares
See how Booker T. Washington Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1200 EAST HUMBLE, Hobbs, NM 88240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Booker T. Washington Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CORONADO ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hobbs, see our Hobbs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EDISON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| MURRAY ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| HOBBS HIGH Hobbs | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH Hobbs | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| SANGER ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ST HELENA SCHOOL OF HOBBS, INC. Hobbs | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| CORONADO ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.5 mi | 8.1 |
| MILLS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.9 mi | 8.1 |
| STONE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 3.7 mi | 6.1 |
| COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 5.6 mi | 6.5 |
| LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONS Hobbs | 7.7 mi | — |
| JUNCTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hobbs | 10.4 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,394
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
Population
41,612
College Educated
16.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
30.1
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|---|---|
| SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY Espanola, NM | 3.2 |
| SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY Silver City, NM | 3.2 |
| BARCELONA ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.1 |
| KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.1 |
| NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY Newcomb, NM | 3.4 |
| SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARY Bernalillo, NM | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Booker T. Washington Elementary
What grades does Booker T. Washington Elementary serve?
Booker T. Washington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary?
Booker T. Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Elementary 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary rank in NM?
Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks #850 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Booker T. Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Booker T. Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Booker T. Washington Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Booker T. Washington Elementary a charter school?
No, Booker T. Washington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Booker T. Washington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Booker T. Washington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Booker T. Washington Elementary?
42.0% of students at Booker T. Washington 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (575) 433-2100
Resources & Links
District
HOBBS- District Enrollment
- 10,226
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,294
- District Rank
- #18 of 18
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