Enrollment
113
Elementary
DISTRICT 146 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ESTANCIA·NCES 350093000278
LOWER ELEMENTARY
624 8TH ST, ESTANCIA, NM 87016 · (505) 384-2001 · Torrance County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL113 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
9.3:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
113 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 | 35 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 42 | 37% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · 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 ESTANCIA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LOWER ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER ELEMENTARY this school | 113 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MIDWAY ELEMENTARY POLVADERA | 104 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
| SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY SILVER CITY | 123 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ARREY ELEMENTARY ARREY | 93 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY ARROYO SECO | 99 | 100.0% | 40.1% |
| RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL LAS VEGAS | 80 | 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 LOWER ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 113 | #406 of 490 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #94 of 393 |
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
113
-22 (-16%) vs 2020
-65% since 1990-91, when it was 322
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
was 16.9:1
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 | 113 | 12.2 | 9.3:1 | 100% (113) |
| 2023-24 | 112 | 11.4 | 9.9:1 | 100% (112) |
| 2022-23 | 100 | 10.9 | 9.2:1 | 100% (100) |
| 2020-21 | 135 | 8 | 16.9:1 | 100% (135) |
| 2017-18 | 140 | 2.7 | 51.9:1 | 100% (140) |
| 2015-16 | 62 | 3 | 20.7:1 | 100% (62) |
| 2010-11 | 141 | 12 | 11.8:1 | 79% (111) |
| 2000-01 | 132 | 10 | 13.2:1 | 82% (108) |
| 1990-91 | 322 | 18 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LOWER ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (140 to 113); teachers up 352% (2.7 to 12.2).
About LOWER ELEMENTARY
LOWER ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school that serves part of ESTANCIA, New Mexico. The school's enrollment of 113 students covers pre-K through 1. Statewide, elementary schools in New Mexico average about 287 students each.
The district for LOWER ELEMENTARY is ESTANCIA, with 4 schools and 575 students.
Hispanic students are the majority at LOWER ELEMENTARY, with 79% of enrollment. Other groups make up 18% White and 3% multiracial. Torrance County as a whole is about 43% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. Pick two students at random and there is a 35% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The teaching staff at LOWER ELEMENTARY is 12.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 9.3:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico. About 100% of students, or 113, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Torrance County average 100%.
Census estimates describe Torrance County this way: the median household income is $57,842, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. In all, Torrance County has 11 public schools and roughly 2,258 students.
The school nearest to LOWER ELEMENTARY is UPPER ELEMENTARY, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, LOWER ELEMENTARY is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment at LOWER ELEMENTARY dropped 16% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 135 to 113 students. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 16.9:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.3:1.
Discussions about LOWER ELEMENTARY may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Torrance County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,490
Census ACS
Median income
$57,842
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,258 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ESTANCIA
- ESTANCIA HIGHHigh · 184 students
- UPPER ELEMENTARYElementary · 179 students
- ESTANCIA MIDDLEMiddle · 99 students
Other schools in ESTANCIA
- ESTANCIA HIGHHigh · 184 students
- UPPER ELEMENTARYElementary · 179 students
- ESTANCIA MIDDLEMiddle · 99 students
Nearby schools
- UPPER ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 179
- ESTANCIA MIDDLE0.1 mi · 99
- ESTANCIA HIGH0.2 mi · 184
- MORIARTY ELEMENTARY15.5 mi · 464
- MORIARTY MIDDLE15.7 mi · 248
- MORIARTY HIGH15.8 mi · 671
Frequently asked questions
About LOWER ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at LOWER ELEMENTARY?
LOWER ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 113 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does LOWER ELEMENTARY serve?
LOWER ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many teachers does LOWER ELEMENTARY have?
LOWER ELEMENTARY employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.
What is the student diversity at LOWER ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at LOWER ELEMENTARY are roughly 18% White, 79% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is LOWER ELEMENTARY in?
LOWER ELEMENTARY is part of ESTANCIA.
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