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#317 of 864 schools in NM
Top 37% in state
Ojo Amarillo Elementary
Elementary School · Central · Fruitland, NM
A Central elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 768, Fruitland, NM 87416
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ojo Amarillo Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ojo Amarillo 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,875
Median home value
$91,300
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87416; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nenahnezad Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Judy Nelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Kirtland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Eva B Stokely ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 212 | 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.
Central
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $23,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ojo Amarillo Elementary is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ojo Amarillo Elementary
Ojo Amarillo Elementary is a public elementary school in Fruitland, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ojo Amarillo Elementary
What grades does Ojo Amarillo Elementary serve?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ojo Amarillo Elementary?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ojo Amarillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ojo Amarillo Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ojo Amarillo Elementary rank in NM?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary ranks #317 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ojo Amarillo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ojo Amarillo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ojo Amarillo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ojo Amarillo Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ojo Amarillo Elementary a charter school?
No, Ojo Amarillo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ojo Amarillo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ojo Amarillo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ojo Amarillo Elementary?
75.9% of students at Ojo Amarillo 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (505) 960-5271
- Area population (ZIP 87416)
- 4,354
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 87416; 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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