Carrizozo Elementary

Carrizozo Elementary is a public elementary school in Carrizozo, NM, part of the CARRIZOZO. The school serves approximately 70 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.1th percentile among NM schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math and 30% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $40,268, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 70 students, Carrizozo 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, Carrizozo 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.