Very Good
#195 of 864 schools in NM
Top 23% in state
Sanger Elementary
Elementary School · HOBBS
2020 NORTH ADOBE, Hobbs, NM 88240
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#195 of 864
In Hobbs
#5 of 18
public schools
In district
#5 of 18
HOBBS
Academic performance
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Sanger Elementary
Sanger Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, NM, part of HOBBS. Sanger Elementary serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Sanger Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Sanger Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.8
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Sanger Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sanger Elementary — Students at Sanger Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
How Sanger Elementary Compares
See how Sanger Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2020 NORTH ADOBE, Hobbs, NM 88240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sanger Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CORONADO ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hobbs, see our Hobbs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST HELENA SCHOOL OF HOBBS, INC. Hobbs | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| MILLS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| CORONADO ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| MURRAY ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| HOBBS HIGH Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| STONE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| EDISON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 3.4 mi | 6.5 |
| LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONS Hobbs | 5.7 mi | — |
| JUNCTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hobbs | 8.3 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,394
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
Population
41,612
College Educated
16.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
30.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Hobbs, NM | 7.4 |
| LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY Las Vegas, NM | 7.4 |
| MONTERREY ELEMENTARY Roswell, NM | 7.4 |
| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs, NM | 7.4 |
| ANN PARISH ELEMENTARY Los Lunas, NM | 7.5 |
| MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Roswell, NM | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sanger Elementary
What grades does Sanger Elementary serve?
Sanger Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sanger Elementary?
Sanger Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanger Elementary rank in NM?
Sanger Elementary ranks #195 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sanger Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanger 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 Sanger Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanger Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sanger Elementary a charter school?
No, Sanger Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanger Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sanger Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanger Elementary?
40.6% of students at Sanger 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (575) 433-1800
Resources & Links
District
HOBBS- District Enrollment
- 10,226
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,294
- District Rank
- #5 of 18
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