Excellent
#63 of 864 schools in NM
Top 7% in state
San Rafael Elementary
Elementary School · Grants · Grants, NM
A Grants elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8, Grants, NM 87020
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Rafael Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where San Rafael 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grants), 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
$67,511
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa of Avila Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Mesa View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Milan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Mount Taylor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 373 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grants
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $20,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Rafael Elementary is listed in GRANTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Rafael Elementary
San Rafael Elementary is a public elementary school in Grants, NM, part of Grants, serving approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Rafael Elementary
What grades does San Rafael Elementary serve?
San Rafael Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend San Rafael Elementary?
San Rafael Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Rafael Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Rafael Elementary is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Rafael Elementary rank in NM?
San Rafael Elementary ranks #63 of 864 schools in NM.
What is San Rafael Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Rafael 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 San Rafael Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Rafael Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Rafael Elementary a charter school?
No, San Rafael Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Rafael Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Rafael Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Rafael Elementary?
94.1% of students at San Rafael 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
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cibola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (505) 285-2749
- Area population (ZIP 87020)
- 11,874
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 87020; 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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