Enrollment
20
Elementary
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOUSE·NCES 350132000361
HOUSE ELEMENTARY
309 APPLE ST, HOUSE, NM 88121 · (575) 279-7353 · Quay County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL20 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
3.5:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.2:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
15 students
DISTRICT 72% · 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 | 6 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 30% |
Student demographics
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 HOUSE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where HOUSE ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 20 | #488 of 490 |
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
20
-8 (-29%) vs 2020
-56% since 1990-91, when it was 45
Student : Teacher
3.5:1
was 7.0:1
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 | 20 | 5.8 | 3.5:1 | 75% (15) |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 13 | 1.2:1 | 88% (14) |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 2.1 | 7.5:1 | 81% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 28 | 4 | 7.0:1 | 50% (14) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 4.7 | 5.8:1 | 56% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 16 | 4 | 4.0:1 | 50% (8) |
| 2010-11 | 32 | 4 | 8.0:1 | 38% (12) |
| 2000-01 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 90% (28) |
| 1990-91 | 45 | 4 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HOUSE ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 26% (27 to 20); teachers up 24% (4.7 to 5.8).
About HOUSE ELEMENTARY
HOUSE ELEMENTARY serves students in HOUSE, New Mexico, as a very small elementary school. Enrollment totals 20 students across pre-K through 5. The school is 93% below the average for elementary schools in New Mexico.
HOUSE includes 3 schools. Together they enroll 61 students.
At HOUSE ELEMENTARY, 70% of students are White. It is also 25% Hispanic and 5% Black. For comparison, the population of Quay County is roughly 62% White.
HOUSE ELEMENTARY lists 5.8 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 3.5 students per teacher. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in New Mexico is 12.9:1. About 75% of students at HOUSE ELEMENTARY are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 12 points below the 87% average for public schools in Quay County.
In Quay County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $41,946, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 20%. The county has 13 public schools and about 1,405 students.
Among nearby public schools, HOUSE JUNIOR HIGH is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. HOUSE ELEMENTARY is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put HOUSE ELEMENTARY in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
From 28 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 20 by 2024-25. Students per teacher dropped from 7.0 in 2020-21 to 3.5 in 2024-25.
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Quay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,564
Census ACS
Median income
$41,946
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
1,405 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HOUSE
- HOUSE HIGHHigh · 29 students
- HOUSE JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 12 students
Other schools in HOUSE
- HOUSE HIGHHigh · 29 students
- HOUSE JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 12 students
Other House Elementary schools
One other US public school is named House Elementary. HOUSE ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- House Elementary SchoolConyers, GA · 623 students
Nearby schools
- HOUSE JUNIOR HIGH0.0 mi · 12
- HOUSE HIGH0.0 mi · 29
- MELROSE JUNIOR21.7 mi · 72
- MELROSE HIGH21.7 mi · 79
- MELROSE ELEMENTARY21.7 mi · 120
- FORT SUMNER HIGH22.5 mi · 89
Frequently asked questions
About HOUSE ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at HOUSE ELEMENTARY?
HOUSE ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 20 students in grades PK-05.
Is HOUSE ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
HOUSE ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does HOUSE ELEMENTARY have?
HOUSE ELEMENTARY employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.5:1.
What is the student diversity at HOUSE ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at HOUSE ELEMENTARY are roughly 70% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% Black.
What district is HOUSE ELEMENTARY in?
HOUSE ELEMENTARY is part of HOUSE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.