Cliff Elementary

Cliff Elementary serves 101 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in Cliff, New Mexico. The school earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, placing it in the Exceptional tier — a rating driven by a 9.6 academic score and a standout 9.8 growth score that reflects how much students advance year over year. The numbers put that performance in sharp context.

Cliff Elementary ranks third out of 864 public New Mexico public schools and second out of 468 elementary schools statewide, outperforming 100% of schools across the state. For an enrollment of just 101 students, that reach is significant. A student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1 means students get direct, consistent access to their teachers — a structural advantage that shows up in classrooms every day.

Cliff Elementary is a regular public school, so that level of individual attention comes without selective admissions or fees. Families in the area have one public elementary option in town, and by every available measure, it delivers at the highest level New Mexico has to offer.

With an enrollment of 101 students, Cliff 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Cliff Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Cliff 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.