Average
#557 of 864 schools in NM
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dulce Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Dulce 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,313
Median home value
$65,300
Median rent
$557/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dulce
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dulce Elementary is listed in DULCE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dulce Elementary
Dulce Elementary is a public elementary school in Dulce, NM, part of Dulce, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dulce Elementary
What grades does Dulce Elementary serve?
Dulce Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dulce Elementary?
Dulce Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dulce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dulce Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dulce Elementary rank in NM?
Dulce Elementary ranks #557 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Dulce Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dulce Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Dulce Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dulce Elementary has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dulce Elementary a charter school?
No, Dulce Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dulce Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dulce Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dulce Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dulce 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
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (575) 759-3353
- Area population (ZIP 87528)
- 3,236
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 87528; 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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