Enrollment
77
Elementary
DISTRICT 58 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRADY·NCES 350114000325
GRADY ELEMENTARY
100 FRANKLIN ST, GRADY, NM 88120 · (575) 357-2192 · Curry County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL77 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 89% of New Mexico public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New Mexico public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
69 students
DISTRICT 94% · 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 | 14 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (12) is 8% smaller than its 5th grade class (13).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · 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
Based on grade levels within GRADY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
67.9%
NM avg 44.2%
Math
57.1%
NM avg 27.2%
What this means: On the NM-MSSA + NM-ASR, New Mexico's statewide test, about 68 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 57 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New Mexico schools, those numbers are about 44 and 27.
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like GRADY ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRADY ELEMENTARY this school | 77 | 89.6% | N/A |
| RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL RED RIVER | 84 | 100.0% | N/A |
| RESERVE ELEMENTARY RESERVE | 58 | 100.0% | N/A |
| QUEMADO ELEMENTARY QUEMADO | 73 | 100.0% | N/A |
| CARRIZOZO ELEMENTARY CARRIZOZO | 72 | 100.0% | N/A |
| CLIFF ELEMENTARY CLIFF | 92 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
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 GRADY ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Curry County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 77 | #431 of 490 | #15 of 15 |
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
77
-5 (-6%) vs 2020
+33% since 1990-91, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 10.3:1
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 | 77 | 7.7 | 10.1:1 | 90% (69) |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 7.7 | 10.7:1 | 45% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 84 | 7.7 | 11.0:1 | 45% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 82 | 8 | 10.3:1 | 100% (82) |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 7.3 | 11.1:1 | 100% (81) |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 7 | 9.1:1 | 77% (49) |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 7 | 8.6:1 | 50% (30) |
| 2000-01 | 51 | 5 | 10.2:1 | 53% (27) |
| 1990-91 | 58 | 5 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GRADY ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (81 to 77); teachers up 5% (7.3 to 7.7).
About GRADY ELEMENTARY
GRADY ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school in GRADY, New Mexico. It serves 77 students in pre-K through 5. The average among elementary schools in New Mexico is roughly 287 students; this school is 73% smaller than that.
GRADY operates 3 schools. Combined enrollment is 175 students.
At 70%, White students outnumber all other groups at GRADY ELEMENTARY combined. The remaining students are 23% Hispanic and 5% Black. Among people living in Curry County, the White share is about 54%. GRADY ELEMENTARY has a diversity index of 45%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
GRADY ELEMENTARY counts 7.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 10.1 students for each one. Among elementary schools in New Mexico, the typical ratio is 12.9:1. About 90% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
The allk12 Grade for GRADY ELEMENTARY is A. Compared with New Mexico public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 89% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Curry County census figures show that median household income is about $57,309, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. A total of 28 public schools operate in Curry County, serving about 8,777 students.
The closest public school, GRADY MIDDLE SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile from GRADY ELEMENTARY. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 82 in 2020-21 and 77 in 2024-25, a decrease of 5 students.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Curry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,638
Census ACS
Median income
$57,309
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,777 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GRADY
- GRADY HIGHHigh · 52 students
- GRADY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 46 students
- LLANO ESTACADO ONLINEHigh
Other schools in GRADY
- GRADY HIGHHigh · 52 students
- GRADY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 46 students
- LLANO ESTACADO ONLINEHigh
Other Grady Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Grady Elementary. GRADY ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAMPA, FL · 548 students
Nearby schools
- GRADY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 46
- GRADY HIGH0.0 mi · 52
- SAN JON HIGH19.7 mi · 30
- SAN JON ELEMENTARY19.7 mi · 64
- SAN JON MIDDLE SCHOOL19.7 mi · 29
- W D GATTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL26.3 mi · 527
Frequently asked questions
About GRADY ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at GRADY ELEMENTARY?
GRADY ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 77 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does GRADY ELEMENTARY serve?
GRADY ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does GRADY ELEMENTARY have?
GRADY ELEMENTARY employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
How diverse is GRADY ELEMENTARY?
GRADY ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 70% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is GRADY ELEMENTARY in?
GRADY ELEMENTARY is part of GRADY.
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