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#439 of 864 schools in NM
Ranchos De Taos Elementary
Elementary School · Taos · Ranchos De Taos, NM
An elementary school in Ranchos De Taos, NM serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
200 RANCHOS ELEMENTARY RD, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ranchos De Taos Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ranchos De Taos 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,979
Median home value
$373,400
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Taos Municipal CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Taos Integrated School of ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Enos Garcia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taos
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ranchos De Taos Elementary is listed in TAOS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ranchos De Taos Elementary
Ranchos De Taos Elementary is a public elementary school in Ranchos De Taos, NM, part of Taos, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ranchos De Taos Elementary
What grades does Ranchos De Taos Elementary serve?
Ranchos De Taos Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ranchos De Taos Elementary?
Ranchos De Taos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranchos De Taos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranchos De Taos Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ranchos De Taos Elementary rank in NM?
Ranchos De Taos Elementary ranks #439 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ranchos De Taos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ranchos De Taos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ranchos De Taos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ranchos De Taos Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ranchos De Taos Elementary a charter school?
No, Ranchos De Taos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ranchos De Taos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ranchos De Taos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ranchos De Taos Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ranchos De Taos 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
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.3%
- Phone
- (575) 758-5202
- Area population (ZIP 87557)
- 4,512
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 87557; 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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