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#636 of 864 schools in NM
EL Rito Elementary
Elementary School · Mesa Vista · EL Rito, NM
A Mesa Vista elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10 ELEMENTARY RD, EL Rito, NM 87530
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Rito Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Rito Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$24,611
Median home value
$273,700
College educated
5.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
58.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Mesa Vista
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Rito Elementary is listed in MESA VISTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Rito Elementary
EL Rito Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Rito, NM, part of Mesa Vista, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Rito Elementary
What grades does EL Rito Elementary serve?
EL Rito Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend EL Rito Elementary?
EL Rito Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Rito Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Rito Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Rito Elementary rank in NM?
EL Rito Elementary ranks #636 of 864 schools in NM.
What is EL Rito Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Rito Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Rito Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Rito Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is EL Rito Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Rito Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Rito Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Rito Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Rito Elementary?
95.2% of students at EL Rito 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (575) 581-4273
- Area population (ZIP 87530)
- 961
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 87530; 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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