Excellent
#42 of 864 schools in NM
Top 5% in state
Cloudcroft Elementary
Elementary School · Cloudcroft · Cloudcroft, NM
An elementary school in Cloudcroft, NM where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 198, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cloudcroft Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cloudcroft 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,083
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
40.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cloudcroft
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cloudcroft Elementary is listed in CLOUDCROFT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cloudcroft Elementary
Cloudcroft Elementary is a public elementary school in Cloudcroft, NM, part of Cloudcroft, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cloudcroft Elementary
What grades does Cloudcroft Elementary serve?
Cloudcroft Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cloudcroft Elementary?
Cloudcroft Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cloudcroft Elementary rank in NM?
Cloudcroft Elementary ranks #42 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cloudcroft Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cloudcroft Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Cloudcroft Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloudcroft Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cloudcroft Elementary a charter school?
No, Cloudcroft Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cloudcroft Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cloudcroft Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloudcroft Elementary?
44.2% of students at Cloudcroft 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
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (575) 601-4416
- Area population (ZIP 88317)
- 2,633
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 88317; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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