San Rafael Elementary

San Rafael Elementary is a public elementary school in Grants, NM, part of the GRANTS. The school serves approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90.6th percentile among NM schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math and 42% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,511, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 51 students, San Rafael Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1, San Rafael Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, San Rafael Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.