Below Average
#770 of 864 schools in NM
Based on limited data
Mariano Lake Community School
Elementary School · Mariano Lake Community School
PO Box 787, Crownpoint, NM 87313
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NM statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#770 of 864
In Crownpoint
#5 of 7
public schools
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Mariano Lake Community School
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About Mariano Lake Community School
Mariano Lake Community School is a public elementary school in Crownpoint, NM, part of Mariano Lake Community School. Mariano Lake Community School serves approximately 88 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mariano Lake Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 864 schools in NM.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 88 students, Mariano Lake Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Mariano Lake Community School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
66% of students at Mariano Lake Community School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Mariano Lake Community School Compares
See how Mariano Lake Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 787, Crownpoint, NM 87313
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mariano Lake Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST BONAVENTURE SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Thoreau), which scores notably higher. Another option is CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 11.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 20.3 miles away, in nearby Gallup), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Crownpoint, see our Crownpoint schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THOREAU HIGH Thoreau | 12.1 mi | 4.3 |
| THOREAU MIDDLE Thoreau | 12.2 mi | 3.7 |
| CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY Crownpoint | 11.7 mi | 7.1 |
| THOREAU ELEMENTARY Thoreau | 13.1 mi | 3.8 |
| CROWNPOINT HIGH Crownpoint | 12.1 mi | 5.5 |
| CROWNPOINT MIDDLE Crownpoint | 12.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ST BONAVENTURE SCHOOL Thoreau | 13.2 mi | 8.8 |
| T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'Olta' Community School Crownpoint | 12.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Tse'ii'ahi' Community School Crownpoint | 15.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Wingate High School Fort Wingate | 14.6 mi | — |
| Wingate Elementary School Ft. Wingate | 14.9 mi | 3.7 |
| CATHERINE A. MILLER ELEMENTARY Church Rock | 16.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc. Crownpoint | 17.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School Prewitt | 20.9 mi | 5.5 |
| REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rehoboth | 19.2 mi | 6.4 |
| INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY Gallup | 20.3 mi | 7.1 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE Gallup | 22.2 mi | 6.0 |
| MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL Gallup | 22.3 mi | 5.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Gallup | 22.6 mi | 6.0 |
| EDUCATION DEV CENTER Gallup | 23.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87313 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,576
Median Home Value
$63,900
Median Rent
$479/mo
Population
5,140
College Educated
7.4%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty Rate
30.8%
Median Age
35.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Albuquerque, NM | 4.5 |
| VELARDE ELEMENTARY Espanola, NM | 4.5 |
| Ohkay Owingeh Community School Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 4.6 |
| ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY Questa, NM | 4.2 |
| Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc. Crownpoint, NM | 4.2 |
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY Garfield, NM | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mariano Lake Community School
What grades does Mariano Lake Community School serve?
Mariano Lake Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mariano Lake Community School?
Mariano Lake Community School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariano Lake Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariano Lake Community School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mariano Lake Community School rank in NM?
Mariano Lake Community School ranks #770 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mariano Lake Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mariano Lake Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mariano Lake Community School a charter school?
No, Mariano Lake Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mariano Lake Community School a Title I school?
No, Mariano Lake Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mariano Lake Community School?
96.6% of students at Mariano Lake Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (505) 786-5219
Resources & Links
District
Mariano Lake Community School- District Enrollment
- 88
- Schools in District
- 1
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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