Very Good
#200 of 864 schools in NM
Top 23% in state
San Jon Elementary
Elementary School · San Jon · San Jon, NM
An elementary school in San Jon, NM serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
7TH AND ELM STREETS, San Jon, NM 88434
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Jon 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
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Where San Jon 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,813
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$631/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88434; 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.
San Jon
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Jon Elementary is listed in SAN JON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Jon Elementary
San Jon Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jon, NM, part of San Jon, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Jon Elementary
What grades does San Jon Elementary serve?
San Jon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend San Jon Elementary?
San Jon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jon Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Jon Elementary rank in NM?
San Jon Elementary ranks #200 of 864 schools in NM.
What is San Jon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Jon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 San Jon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Jon Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Jon Elementary a charter school?
No, San Jon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Jon Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Jon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Jon Elementary?
100.0% of students at San Jon 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
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Quay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (575) 576-2466
- Area population (ZIP 88434)
- 279
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 88434; 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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