Needs Improvement
#840 of 864 schools in NM
Based on limited data
Taos Day School
Elementary School · Taos Day School · Taos, NM
An elementary school in Taos, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 1850, Taos, NM 87571
- 31.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NM statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taos Day School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,833
Median home value
$416,800
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enos Garcia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Taos Integrated School of ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Taos Municipal CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Taos Day School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Taos Day School is listed in Taos Day School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taos Day School
Taos Day School is a public elementary school in Taos, NM, part of Taos Day School, serving approximately 94 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 31.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 864 schools in NM. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taos Day School
What grades does Taos Day School serve?
Taos Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Taos Day School?
Taos Day School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taos Day School is 31.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taos Day School rank in NM?
Taos Day School ranks #840 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Taos Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taos Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Taos Day School a charter school?
No, Taos Day School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taos Day School a Title I school?
No, Taos Day School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taos Day School?
96.8% of students at Taos Day School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 96.8%
- Phone
- (575) 758-3652
- Area population (ZIP 87571)
- 12,544
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 87571; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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