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#428 of 864 schools in NM
Top 49% in state
Carrizozo Elementary
Elementary School · Carrizozo · Carrizozo, NM
An elementary school in Carrizozo, NM where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 99, Carrizozo, NM 88301
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrizozo Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2017, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
101.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,268
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$618/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Carrizozo
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrizozo Elementary is listed in CARRIZOZO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrizozo Elementary
Carrizozo Elementary is a public elementary school in Carrizozo, NM, part of Carrizozo, serving approximately 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrizozo Elementary
What grades does Carrizozo Elementary serve?
Carrizozo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carrizozo Elementary?
Carrizozo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrizozo Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrizozo Elementary rank in NM?
Carrizozo Elementary ranks #428 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Carrizozo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrizozo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Carrizozo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrizozo Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carrizozo Elementary a charter school?
No, Carrizozo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrizozo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carrizozo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrizozo Elementary?
101.4% of students at Carrizozo 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (575) 648-2348
- Area population (ZIP 88301)
- 1,269
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 88301; 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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