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#859 of 864 schools in NM
James Rodriguez Elementary
Elementary School · Espanola · Espanola, NM
An Espanola elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Rodriguez Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Rodriguez 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 44Car-Dependent
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kha'p'o Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Eutimio Salazar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Mccurdy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 65 | 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.
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.
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
- #13 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
James Rodriguez Elementary is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Rodriguez Elementary
James Rodriguez Elementary is a public elementary school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 231 students in grades 1st-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #859 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Rodriguez Elementary
What grades does James Rodriguez Elementary serve?
James Rodriguez Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend James Rodriguez Elementary?
James Rodriguez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Rodriguez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Rodriguez Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Rodriguez Elementary rank in NM?
James Rodriguez Elementary ranks #859 of 864 schools in NM.
What is James Rodriguez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James Rodriguez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Rodriguez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Rodriguez Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Rodriguez Elementary a charter school?
No, James Rodriguez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Rodriguez Elementary a Title I school?
No, James Rodriguez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Rodriguez Elementary?
72.7% of students at James Rodriguez 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.2%
- Phone
- (505) 753-2256
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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