Below Average
#753 of 864 schools in NM
Velarde Elementary
Elementary School · Espanola · Espanola, NM
An Espanola elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 HUNTER ST, Espanola, NM 87532
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Velarde Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Velarde 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,077
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcalde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Abiquiu ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | Not available | 76 | Compare → |
| Chimayo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | Not available | 116 | Compare → |
| Dixon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | Not available | 60 | 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.
Espanola
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Velarde Elementary is listed in ESPANOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Velarde Elementary
Velarde Elementary is a public elementary school in Espanola, NM, part of Espanola, serving approximately 58 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Velarde Elementary
What grades does Velarde Elementary serve?
Velarde Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Velarde Elementary?
Velarde Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velarde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Velarde Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Velarde Elementary rank in NM?
Velarde Elementary ranks #753 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Velarde Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Velarde Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Velarde Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Velarde Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Velarde Elementary a charter school?
No, Velarde Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Velarde Elementary a Title I school?
No, Velarde Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Velarde Elementary?
84.5% of students at Velarde 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (505) 852-4331
- Area population (ZIP 87532)
- 19,522
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 87532; 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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