Enrollment
190
Elementary
DISTRICT 175 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HATCH VALLEY·NCES 350123000343
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY
801 EAST HERRERA, HATCH, NM 87937 · (575) 267-8270 · Doña Ana County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL190 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
14.1:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
187 students
DISTRICT 95% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 56 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 33% |
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 6% · 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 HATCH VALLEY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY this school | 190 | 98.4% | N/A |
| ANTHONY ELEMENTARY ANTHONY | 163 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
| LOS PADILLAS ELEMENTARY ALBUQUERQUE | 202 | 100.0% | 25.1% |
| LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY LAS VEGAS | 229 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MORA ELEMENTARY MORA | 151 | 100.0% | 26.4% |
| TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY ESPANOLA | 208 | 97.1% | 21.8% |
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 HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Doña Ana County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 190 | #341 of 490 | #38 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.4% | #292 of 393 | #43 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -28.3% | #97 of 287 | #4 of 33 |
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
190
+22 (+13%) vs 2020
-63% since 1990-91, when it was 518
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 15.3:1
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 | 190 | 13.5 | 14.1:1 | 98% (187) |
| 2023-24 | 182 | 14.3 | 12.7:1 | 97% (177) |
| 2022-23 | 198 | 15.8 | 12.5:1 | 100% (198) |
| 2020-21 | 168 | 11 | 15.3:1 | 100% (168) |
| 2017-18 | 265 | 15 | 17.7:1 | 100% (265) |
| 2015-16 | 235 | 15 | 15.7:1 | 100% (235) |
| 2010-11 | 278 | 15 | 18.5:1 | 71% (196) |
| 2000-01 | 244 | 16 | 15.3:1 | 96% (234) |
| 1990-91 | 518 | 27 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 28% (265 to 190); teachers down 10% (15 to 13.5).
About HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school in New Mexico, with an address in HATCH. It is open to students in pre-K through 2 and enrolls 190 students. That is 34% below the average of about 287 students for elementary schools in New Mexico.
HATCH VALLEY serves 1,146 students across 5 schools.
At HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY, 97% of students are Hispanic. The remaining students are 3% White. Census figures show Doña Ana County is about 68% Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 5%.
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY lists 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 14.1 students per teacher. The school's 14.1:1 compares with an average of 12.9:1 for elementary schools in New Mexico. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 98% of the student body. Public schools in Doña Ana County average a similar 98%.
Looking at the county, Doña Ana County, the median household earns about $56,848 a year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 19% of people live in poverty. Doña Ana County has 81 public schools with about 36,561 students, including HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY.
Measured in a straight line, HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE is about 0.1 miles from HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY. The five-mile area around HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY holds 3 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 168 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 190 by 2024-25. The school's ratio dropped from 15.3:1 to 14.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Doña Ana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
224,266
Census ACS
Median income
$56,848
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
36,561 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HATCH VALLEY
- HATCH VALLEY HIGHHigh · 367 students
- HATCH VALLEY MIDDLEMiddle · 253 students
- RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 240 students
- GARFIELD ELEMENTARYElementary · 96 students
Other schools in HATCH
- HATCH VALLEY HIGHHigh · 367 students
- HATCH VALLEY MIDDLEMiddle · 253 students
- RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 240 students
Nearby schools
- HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE0.1 mi · 253
- RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 240
- HATCH VALLEY HIGH0.3 mi · 367
- GARFIELD ELEMENTARY9.1 mi · 96
- ARREY ELEMENTARY15.9 mi · 93
- DONA ANA ELEMENTARY27.8 mi · 372
Frequently asked questions
About HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARYHow many students attend HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY?
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 190 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY serve?
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY.
How diverse is HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY?
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 3% White, 97% Hispanic.
What district is HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY in?
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY is part of HATCH VALLEY.
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