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#765 of 864 schools in NM

Sandia Elementary

Elementary School · Clovis · Clovis, NM

A Clovis elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2801 LORE STREET, Clovis, NM 88101

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,451
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Sandia Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
34%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

107.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sandia 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low238/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,349

Median home value

$162,400

Median rent

$991/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Los NinosEnrollment path unverified4.6PK0.7 mi114Compare →
Barry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–50.8 mi384Compare →
Cameo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.9 mi279Compare →
Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.1 mi269Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clovis

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#17 of 18
District spending per student
$13,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sandia Elementary is listed in CLOVIS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sandia Elementary

Sandia Elementary is a public elementary school in Clovis, NM, part of Clovis, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sandia Elementary

What grades does Sandia Elementary serve?

Sandia Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sandia Elementary?

Sandia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sandia Elementary rank in NM?

Sandia Elementary ranks #765 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Sandia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sandia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Sandia Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandia Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sandia Elementary a charter school?

No, Sandia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sandia Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sandia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandia Elementary?

107.3% of students at Sandia 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
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Curry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 88101)
45,157
Area average commute
15.8 min
Area median age
31.3
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 88101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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