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#401 of 864 schools in NM
Top 46% in state
Based on limited data
James Elementary
Elementary School · Portales · Portales, NM
A Portales elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 WEST 18TH ST, Portales, NM 88130
- Math 54% proficient (2009)
- Reading 61% proficient (2009)
- 93.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portales), 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
$52,420
Median home value
$136,600
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Portales
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Elementary is listed in PORTALES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Elementary
James Elementary is a public elementary school in Portales, NM, part of Portales, serving approximately 375 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 93.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Elementary
What grades does James Elementary serve?
James Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend James Elementary?
James Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Elementary is 93.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Elementary rank in NM?
James Elementary ranks #401 of 864 schools in NM.
What is James Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 James Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Elementary has 54% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is James Elementary a charter school?
No, James Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Elementary a Title I school?
No, James Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Elementary?
64.0% of students at James 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 93.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Roosevelt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (575) 359-3675
- Area population (ZIP 88130)
- 17,865
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 88130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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