Enrollment
52
Elementary
DISTRICT 64 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHAMA VALLEY·NCES 350042000192
CHAMA ELEMENTARY
182 NORTH PINE AVE, CHAMA, NM 87520 · (575) 588-7285 · Rio Arriba County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL52 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.8:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
52 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 2 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 23% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 12 | 23% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
CHAMA ELEMENTARY→CHAMA MIDDLE
Based on grade levels within CHAMA VALLEY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CHAMA ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMA ELEMENTARY this school | 52 | 100.0% | N/A |
| TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY TIERRA AMARILLA | 76 | 100.0% | N/A |
| VALLEY ELEMENTARY RIBERA | 56 | 100.0% | N/A |
| RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY ANTON CHICO | 51 | 98.0% | N/A |
| EL RITO ELEMENTARY EL RITO | 63 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY ESPANOLA | 71 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CHAMA ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Rio Arriba County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 52 | #461 of 490 | #14 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
52
-35 (-40%) vs 2020
-62% since 1990-91, when it was 137
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 10.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52 | 9.4 | 5.5:1 | 100% (52) |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 8 | 6.9:1 | 76% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 9.9 | 7.6:1 | 100% (75) |
| 2020-21 | 87 | 8 | 10.9:1 | 100% (87) |
| 2017-18 | 90 | 6.5 | 13.8:1 | 100% (90) |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 5 | 15.6:1 | 88% (69) |
| 2010-11 | 84 | 6 | 14.0:1 | 96% (81) |
| 2000-01 | 125 | 8 | 15.6:1 | 70% (87) |
| 1990-91 | 137 | 8 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHAMA ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 42% (90 to 52); teachers up 45% (6.5 to 9.4).
About CHAMA ELEMENTARY
CHAMA ELEMENTARY operates as a small elementary school in CHAMA, New Mexico. Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 52 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in New Mexico average about 287 students.
CHAMA ELEMENTARY is part of CHAMA VALLEY, where 3 schools serve 262 students.
The student body at CHAMA ELEMENTARY is 92% Hispanic. Rio Arriba County's residents are about 67% Hispanic, 25 points below the school's share. The school's diversity index is 15%, meaning two students picked at random have a 15% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its teaching staff equals 9.4 full-time positions, a ratio of 5.5:1. On average, elementary schools in New Mexico have 12.9:1, compared with 5.5:1 here. Around 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 98% average for public schools in Rio Arriba County.
CHAMA ELEMENTARY is located in Rio Arriba County, where the median household income is $57,155, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. Besides CHAMA ELEMENTARY, Rio Arriba County has 29 other public schools.
Nearby, ESCALANTE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is about 14.2 miles away.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
CHAMA ELEMENTARY's enrollment declined from 87 in 2020-21 to 52 in 2024-25. Students per teacher fell from 10.9 in 2020-21 to 5.5 in 2024-25.
Discussions about CHAMA ELEMENTARY may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Rio Arriba County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,070
Census ACS
Median income
$57,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
3,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CHAMA VALLEY
- ESCALANTE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 134 students
- TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARYElementary · 76 students
- CHAMA MIDDLEMiddle
Nearby schools
- ESCALANTE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL14.2 mi · 134
- TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY14.2 mi · 76
- DULCE ELEMENTARY21.3 mi · 264
- DULCE HIGH22.7 mi · 160
- DULCE MIDDLE22.7 mi · 130
- Antonito High School33.2 mi · 58
Frequently asked questions
About CHAMA ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at CHAMA ELEMENTARY?
CHAMA ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 52 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does CHAMA ELEMENTARY serve?
CHAMA ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does CHAMA ELEMENTARY have?
CHAMA ELEMENTARY employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.
What is the student diversity at CHAMA ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at CHAMA ELEMENTARY are roughly 2% White, 92% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is CHAMA ELEMENTARY in?
CHAMA ELEMENTARY is part of CHAMA VALLEY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.