Needs Improvement
#831 of 864 schools in NM
Chama Elementary
Elementary School · Chama Valley · Chama, NM
A Chama Valley elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
182 NORTH PINE AVE, Chama, NM 87520
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chama Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chama 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,583
Median home value
$207,200
Median rent
$529/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in CHAMA VALLEY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Amarilla ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 94 | 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.
Chama Valley
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chama Elementary is listed in CHAMA VALLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chama Elementary
Chama Elementary is a public elementary school in Chama, NM, part of Chama Valley, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #831 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chama Elementary
What grades does Chama Elementary serve?
Chama Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chama Elementary?
Chama Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chama Elementary is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chama Elementary rank in NM?
Chama Elementary ranks #831 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Chama Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chama Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Chama Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chama Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chama Elementary a charter school?
No, Chama Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chama Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chama Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chama Elementary?
76.4% of students at Chama 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Phone
- (575) 588-7285
- Area population (ZIP 87520)
- 1,088
- Area median age
- 65.1
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 87520; 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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