Very Good
#237 of 864 schools in NM
Top 27% in state
Ladera Del Norte Elementary
Elementary School · Farmington · Farmington, NM
A Farmington elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
308 EAST 35TH STREET, Farmington, NM 87401
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ladera Del Norte Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ladera Del Norte 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,443/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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
$56,358
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Acts Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 465 | 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.
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.
Farmington
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ladera Del Norte Elementary is listed in FARMINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ladera Del Norte Elementary
Ladera Del Norte Elementary is a public elementary school in Farmington, NM, part of Farmington, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ladera Del Norte Elementary
What grades does Ladera Del Norte Elementary serve?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Del Norte Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ladera Del Norte Elementary rank in NM?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary ranks #237 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ladera Del Norte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ladera Del Norte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladera Del Norte Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ladera Del Norte Elementary a charter school?
No, Ladera Del Norte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ladera Del Norte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ladera Del Norte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladera Del Norte Elementary?
46.4% of students at Ladera Del Norte 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (505) 599-8605
- Area population (ZIP 87401)
- 45,020
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 87401; 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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