Below Average
#801 of 864 schools in NM
Penasco Elementary
Elementary School · Penasco · Penasco, NM
An elementary school in Penasco, NM where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13 SCHOOL RD, Penasco, NM 87553
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penasco Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penasco Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,219
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Penasco
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penasco Elementary is listed in PENASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penasco Elementary
Penasco Elementary is a public elementary school in Penasco, NM, part of Penasco, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penasco Elementary
What grades does Penasco Elementary serve?
Penasco Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Penasco Elementary?
Penasco Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penasco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Penasco Elementary is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penasco Elementary rank in NM?
Penasco Elementary ranks #801 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Penasco Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Penasco Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Penasco Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penasco Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% 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?
89.5% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (575) 587-2230
- Area population (ZIP 87553)
- 1,470
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 87553; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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