Very Good
#156 of 864 schools in NM
Top 18% in state
Pinon Elementary
Elementary School · Los Alamos · White Rock, NM
A Los Alamos elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
90 GRAND CANYON DR, White Rock, NM 87547
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinon Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2017, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
5.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinon 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,714
Median home value
$460,100
College educated
70.4%
Homeownership
99.6%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87547; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Chamisa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Aspen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 444 | Compare → |
| Barranca Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Alamos
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinon Elementary is listed in LOS ALAMOS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinon Elementary
Pinon Elementary is a public elementary school in White Rock, NM, part of Los Alamos, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinon Elementary
What grades does Pinon Elementary serve?
Pinon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pinon Elementary?
Pinon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinon Elementary rank in NM?
Pinon Elementary ranks #156 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Pinon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Pinon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinon Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pinon Elementary a charter school?
No, Pinon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pinon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinon Elementary?
5.1% of students at Pinon 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
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Los Alamos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (505) 663-2680
- Area population (ZIP 87547)
- 5,568
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 87547; 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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