Needs Improvement
#854 of 864 schools in NM
T or C Elementary
Elementary School · T or C · T or C, NM
An elementary school in T or C, NM where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 NORTH SILVER, T or C, NM 87901
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T or C Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2016, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T or C 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,868
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzano Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Arrey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 106 | 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.
T or C
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
T or C Elementary is listed in T OR C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T or C Elementary
T or C Elementary is a public elementary school in T or C, NM, part of T or C, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sierra County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (575) 894-8150
- Area population (ZIP 87901)
- 6,459
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 87901; 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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