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#299 of 864 schools in NM
Top 35% in state
Hernandez Elementary
Elementary School · Espanola · Espanola, NM
An Espanola elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hernandez Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hernandez 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Ohkay Owingeh Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Los Ninos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–K | 4.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| James Rodriguez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 1–6 | 4.4 mi | 231 | 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.
Espanola
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Hernandez Elementary is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hernandez Elementary
Hernandez Elementary is a public elementary school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hernandez Elementary
What grades does Hernandez Elementary serve?
Hernandez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hernandez Elementary?
Hernandez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernandez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernandez Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hernandez Elementary rank in NM?
Hernandez Elementary ranks #299 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Hernandez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hernandez 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 Hernandez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hernandez Elementary has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hernandez Elementary a charter school?
No, Hernandez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hernandez Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hernandez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hernandez Elementary?
85.5% of students at Hernandez 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.3%
- Phone
- (505) 753-4008
- 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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