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#457 of 864 schools in NM
EL Capitan Elementary
Elementary School · Roswell · Roswell, NM
A Roswell elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2807 WEST BLAND ST, Roswell, NM 88201
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Capitan Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Capitan 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roswell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,752
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Early Literacy CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.0 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 1.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Missouri Ave ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roswell
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Capitan Elementary is listed in ROSWELL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Capitan Elementary
EL Capitan Elementary is a public elementary school in Roswell, NM, part of Roswell, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Capitan Elementary
What grades does EL Capitan Elementary serve?
EL Capitan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend EL Capitan Elementary?
EL Capitan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Capitan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Capitan Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Capitan Elementary rank in NM?
EL Capitan Elementary ranks #457 of 864 schools in NM.
What is EL Capitan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Capitan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 EL Capitan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Capitan Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is EL Capitan Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Capitan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Capitan Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Capitan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Capitan Elementary?
100.0% of students at EL Capitan 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
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chaves County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (575) 637-3400
- Area population (ZIP 88201)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 88201; 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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