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#615 of 864 schools in NM
Washington Ave Elementary
Elementary School · Roswell · Roswell, NM
A Roswell elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
408 N WASHINGTON AVE, Roswell, NM 88201
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Ave Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Washington Ave 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roswell), 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
$62,752
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Ave ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Parkview Early Literacy CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.0 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Military Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 421 | 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.
Roswell
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #14 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Ave Elementary is listed in ROSWELL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Ave Elementary
Washington Ave Elementary is a public elementary school in Roswell, NM, part of Roswell, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Ave Elementary
What grades does Washington Ave Elementary serve?
Washington Ave Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Ave Elementary?
Washington Ave Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Ave Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Ave Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Ave Elementary rank in NM?
Washington Ave Elementary ranks #615 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Washington Ave Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Ave Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Washington Ave Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Ave Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Ave Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington Ave Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Ave Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington Ave Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Ave Elementary?
100.0% of students at Washington Ave 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chaves County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (575) 637-3625
- Area population (ZIP 88201)
- 27,715
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 88201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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