Excellent
#80 of 864 schools in NM
Top 9% in state
Holloman Elementary
Elementary School · Alamogordo · Holloman Afb, NM
An Alamogordo elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 ARNOLD AVE, Holloman Afb, NM 88330
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holloman Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 17 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holloman 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,205
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in ALAMOGORDO
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 234 | Compare → |
| Desert Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | Not available | 463 | Compare → |
| Sierra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 293 | Compare → |
| Stepping Stones PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | Not available | 118 | 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.
Alamogordo
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holloman Elementary is listed in ALAMOGORDO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holloman Elementary
Holloman Elementary is a public elementary school in Holloman Afb, NM, part of Alamogordo, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holloman Elementary
What grades does Holloman Elementary serve?
Holloman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Holloman Elementary?
Holloman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holloman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holloman Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holloman Elementary rank in NM?
Holloman Elementary ranks #80 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Holloman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Holloman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Holloman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holloman Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Holloman Elementary a charter school?
No, Holloman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holloman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Holloman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holloman Elementary?
20.4% of students at Holloman 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
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (575) 812-6100
- Area population (ZIP 88330)
- 4,052
- Area median age
- 21.8
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 88330; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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