Cloudcroft Elementary

Cloudcroft Elementary serves 181 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in the remote mountain community of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. This regular public school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for personalized attention in smaller classroom settings. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide at #130 out of 874 New Mexico elementary schools.

Students show solid achievement in English Language Arts, with 57% scoring proficient or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents opportunities for continued growth, with 42% of students reaching proficiency standards. Cloudcroft Elementary serves a diverse economic community where the median household income is $60,625 and home values average $201,600.

About one-quarter of the local population holds bachelor's degrees or higher, while 26% of families experience poverty, reflecting the mixed socioeconomic landscape typical of rural New Mexico communities. The school operates in Otero County's remote rural setting, nestled in the scenic Sacramento Mountains where families value the tight-knit community atmosphere and natural beauty that defines life in this elevated mountain village.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Cloudcroft 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, Cloudcroft 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.