Needs Improvement
#854 of 864 schools in NM
T or C Elementary
Elementary School · T OR C
1500 NORTH SILVER, T or C, NM 87901
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#854 of 864
In T or C
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
T OR C
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T or C Elementary
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About T or C Elementary
T or C Elementary is a public elementary school in T or C, NM, part of T OR C. T or C Elementary serves approximately 394 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. T or C Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for T or C Elementary show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.0
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at T or C 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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T or C Elementary — Students at T or C Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How T or C Elementary Compares
See how T or C Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1500 NORTH SILVER, T or C, NM 87901
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering T or C Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ARREY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 21.1 miles away, in nearby Arrey), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 33.4 miles away, in nearby Hatch), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SIERRA ELEMENTARY (rated 6.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in T or C, see our T or C schools guide .
Nearby Schools
10 within 33.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA ELEMENTARY T Or C | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| HOT SPRINGS HIGH T Or C | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| T OR C MIDDLE T Or C | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| MANZANO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Truth Or Consequences | 2.3 mi | — |
| ARREY ELEMENTARY Arrey | 21.1 mi | 8.7 |
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY Garfield | 27.1 mi | 4.2 |
| HATCH VALLEY HIGH Hatch | 33.3 mi | 6.5 |
| HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY Hatch | 33.3 mi | 6.2 |
| HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE Hatch | 33.4 mi | 7.8 |
| RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY Hatch | 33.4 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,868
Median Home Value
$114,800
Median Rent
$674/mo
Population
6,459
College Educated
18.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
43.6
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.0 |
| ALAMOSA ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.5 |
| CUBA ELEMENTARY Cuba, NM | 3.5 |
| MISSION AVENUE ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.6 |
| APACHE ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.7 |
| GOV BENT ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about T or C Elementary
What grades does T or C Elementary serve?
T or C Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend T or C Elementary?
T or C Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T or C Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T or C Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T or C Elementary rank in NM?
T or C Elementary ranks #854 of 864 schools in NM.
What is T or C Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
T or C Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 T or C Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T or C Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is T or C Elementary a charter school?
No, T or C Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T or C Elementary a Title I school?
No, T or C Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T or C Elementary?
99.0% of students at T or C 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sierra County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (575) 894-8150
Resources & Links
District
T OR C- District Enrollment
- 1,284
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,577
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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