Enrollment
123
Elementary
DISTRICT 188 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SILVER CITY·NCES 350243000565
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
405 WEST 6TH, SILVER CITY, NM 88061 · (575) 956-2150 · Grant County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL123 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
12.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
123 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 123 | 100% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within SILVER CITY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY this school | 123 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LOWER ELEMENTARY ESTANCIA | 113 | 100.0% | N/A |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY ARTESIA | 149 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
| MIDWAY ELEMENTARY POLVADERA | 104 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
| RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL LAS VEGAS | 80 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY ARROYO SECO | 99 | 100.0% | 40.1% |
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 SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Grant County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 123 | #395 of 490 | #6 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #197 of 393 | #5 of 7 |
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
123
+1 (+1%) vs 2020
-56% since 1990-91, when it was 282
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
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 | 123 | 9.8 | 12.6:1 | 100% (123) |
| 2023-24 | 135 | 10.2 | 13.2:1 | 43% (58) |
| 2022-23 | 134 | 10.3 | 13.1:1 | 100% (134) |
| 2020-21 | 122 | 8 | 15.3:1 | 100% (122) |
| 2017-18 | 182 | 13 | 14.0:1 | 99% (181) |
| 2015-16 | 135 | 10 | 13.5:1 | 69% (93) |
| 2010-11 | 159 | 11 | 14.4:1 | 87% (139) |
| 2000-01 | 214 | 15 | 14.3:1 | 91% (194) |
| 1990-91 | 282 | 15 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (182 to 123); teachers down 25% (13 to 9.8).
About SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school with an address in SILVER CITY, New Mexico. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 123 students in kindergarten. Against the 287-student average for elementary schools in New Mexico, enrollment here is 57% lower.
Enrollment across the 9 schools in SILVER CITY totals 2,100 students.
Roughly 72% of students at SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY are Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 22% White and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Grant County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY's diversity index is 44%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reports 9.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 12.6 students per teacher. That matches the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 100% of students.
Among Grant County residents, the median household income is $44,958, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Besides SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY, Grant County has 15 other public schools.
The closest public school, ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER, is about 0.3 miles from SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY. There are 7 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 123, close to the 122 recorded in 2020-21. Federal data show the ratio falling from 15.3:1 to 12.6:1.
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Grant County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,775
Census ACS
Median income
$44,958
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
3,240 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SILVER CITY
- SILVER HIGHHigh · 618 students
- HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARYElementary · 337 students
- G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARYElementary · 334 students
- LA PLATA MIDDLEMiddle · 259 students
- JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 199 students
- CLIFF HIGHHigh · 95 students
Other schools in SILVER CITY
- SILVER HIGHHigh · 618 students
- HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARYElementary · 337 students
- G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARYElementary · 334 students
- LA PLATA MIDDLEMiddle · 259 students
- ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTERHigh · 201 students
- JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 199 students
Nearby schools
- ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER0.3 mi · 201
- JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 199
- G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 334
- HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY1.6 mi · 337
- SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMY1.7 mi · 43
- SILVER HIGH1.8 mi · 618
Frequently asked questions
About SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARYHow large is SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY?
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 123 students in grades KG-KG.
Is SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades KG-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY is approximately 12.6:1 (10 FTE teachers).
How diverse is SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY?
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 22% White, 72% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Is SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY public or private?
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by SILVER CITY.
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