Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Penasco 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
- County Safety: Average326/100K
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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
$71,667
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in ARTESIA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
| Grand Heights Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–K | Not available | 356 | Compare → |
| Hermosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | Not available | 282 | Compare → |
| Roselawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 180 | 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.
Artesia
- Schools in district
- 10
- District spending per student
- $13,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penasco Elementary is listed in ARTESIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penasco Elementary
Penasco Elementary is a public elementary school in Hope, NM, part of Artesia, serving approximately 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penasco Elementary
What grades does Penasco Elementary serve?
Penasco Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Penasco Elementary?
Penasco Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penasco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Penasco Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Penasco Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penasco Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Penasco Elementary a charter school?
No, Penasco Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penasco Elementary a Title I school?
No, Penasco Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penasco Elementary?
38.9% of students at Penasco 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 38.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chaves County
- Phone
- (575) 746-3585
- Area population (ZIP 88250)
- 122
- Area median age
- 54.4
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.
- 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.
- 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 88250; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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