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#293 of 864 schools in NM

Top 34% in state

Eagle Nest Elementary

Elementary School · Cimarron · Eagle Nest, NM

A Cimarron elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

132 NORTH COLLISON, Eagle Nest, NM 87718

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$23,214
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at Eagle Nest Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eagle Nest 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,313

Median home value

$170,700

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in CIMARRON

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cimarron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–4Not available51Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cimarron

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$23,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eagle Nest Elementary is listed in CIMARRON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eagle Nest Elementary

Eagle Nest Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagle Nest, NM, part of Cimarron, serving approximately 74 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eagle Nest Elementary

What grades does Eagle Nest Elementary serve?

Eagle Nest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Eagle Nest Elementary?

Eagle Nest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Elementary is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eagle Nest Elementary rank in NM?

Eagle Nest Elementary ranks #293 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Eagle Nest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Eagle Nest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Eagle Nest Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Nest Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eagle Nest Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Eagle Nest Elementary a Title I school?

No, Eagle Nest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

62.2% of students at Eagle Nest 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 – 4th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Colfax County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
Area population (ZIP 87718)
318
Area median age
64.1
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 87718; 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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