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#511 of 864 schools in NM

Chimayo Elementary

Elementary School · Espanola · Espanola, NM

An Espanola elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$16,809
Chronic Absenteeism66.4%

Students at Chimayo Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2015, reaching 22% in 2022.

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chimayo 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,077

Median home value

$225,000

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in ESPANOLA

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abiquiu ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–6Not available76Compare →
Dixon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–6Not available60Compare →
Eutimio Salazar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–6Not available352Compare →
Hernandez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–6Not available83Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Espanola

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$16,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chimayo Elementary is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chimayo Elementary

Chimayo Elementary is a public elementary school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chimayo Elementary

What grades does Chimayo Elementary serve?

Chimayo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Chimayo Elementary?

Chimayo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chimayo Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chimayo Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chimayo Elementary rank in NM?

Chimayo Elementary ranks #511 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Chimayo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chimayo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Chimayo Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chimayo Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chimayo Elementary a charter school?

No, Chimayo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chimayo Elementary a Title I school?

No, Chimayo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chimayo Elementary?

99.1% of students at Chimayo 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 – 6th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rio Arriba County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.4%
Area population (ZIP 87532)
19,522
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 87532; 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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