Very Good
#149 of 864 schools in NM
Top 17% in state
Yeso Elementary
Elementary School · Artesia · Artesia, NM
An Artesia elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1812 CENTRE AVE, Artesia, NM 88210
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yeso Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yeso 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,674/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Artesia), 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
$80,423
Median home value
$213,900
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Hermosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Yucca ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 350 | 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.
Artesia
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yeso Elementary is listed in ARTESIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yeso Elementary
Yeso Elementary is a public elementary school in Artesia, NM, part of Artesia, serving approximately 483 students in grades 1st-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yeso Elementary
What grades does Yeso Elementary serve?
Yeso Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Yeso Elementary?
Yeso Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeso Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeso Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yeso Elementary rank in NM?
Yeso Elementary ranks #149 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Yeso Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeso Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Yeso Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yeso Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Yeso Elementary a charter school?
No, Yeso Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yeso Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yeso Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yeso Elementary?
43.7% of students at Yeso 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (575) 746-3585
- Area population (ZIP 88210)
- 18,542
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 88210; 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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