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#584 of 864 schools in NM
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
Elementary School · Espanola · Espanola, NM
An Espanola elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eutimio Salazar Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eutimio Salazar 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,077
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccurdy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| James Rodriguez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 1–6 | 1.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Los Ninos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Espanola
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eutimio Salazar Elementary is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eutimio Salazar Elementary
Eutimio Salazar Elementary is a public elementary school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eutimio Salazar Elementary
What grades does Eutimio Salazar Elementary serve?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eutimio Salazar Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eutimio Salazar Elementary rank in NM?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary ranks #584 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Eutimio Salazar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eutimio Salazar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eutimio Salazar Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eutimio Salazar Elementary a charter school?
No, Eutimio Salazar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eutimio Salazar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eutimio Salazar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eutimio Salazar Elementary?
73.9% of students at Eutimio Salazar 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (505) 753-2391
- Area population (ZIP 87532)
- 19,522
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 87532; 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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