Excellent
#59 of 864 schools in NM
Top 7% in state
Placitas Elementary
Elementary School · Bernalillo · Bernalillo, NM
A Bernalillo elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
224 N CAMINO DEL PUEBLO, Bernalillo, NM 87004
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Placitas Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Placitas 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bernalillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,319
Median home value
$235,200
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in BERNALILLO
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algodones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 162 | Compare → |
| Cochiti ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 169 | Compare → |
| Santo Domingo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 220 | Compare → |
| Wd Carroll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | Not available | 377 | 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.
Bernalillo
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Placitas Elementary is listed in BERNALILLO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Placitas Elementary
Placitas Elementary is a public elementary school in Bernalillo, NM, part of Bernalillo, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Placitas Elementary
What grades does Placitas Elementary serve?
Placitas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Placitas Elementary?
Placitas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placitas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Placitas Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Placitas Elementary rank in NM?
Placitas Elementary ranks #59 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Placitas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Placitas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Placitas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Placitas Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Placitas Elementary a charter school?
No, Placitas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Placitas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Placitas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Placitas Elementary?
100.0% of students at Placitas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (505) 867-2488
- Area population (ZIP 87004)
- 11,274
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 87004; 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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