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Espanola School District

405 Hunter St
Espanola, NM 87532
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Espanola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,532 students in Espanola School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Espanola School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
13 Schools
667 Schools
# Students
2,825 Students
210,405 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
15,329 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Espanola School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#134 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
24%
19%
34%
20%
33%
(20-21)
76%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.57
% American Indian
7%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
88%
61%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
2%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,775 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,927 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,775
$14,756
Spending / Student
$16,927
$14,121

Best Espanola School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 New Mexico Highway 75
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Gr: K-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Chimayo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Velarde Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Abiquiu Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
State Road 84/285 #1934b
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Gr: K-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 State Rd 74
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Gr: K-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
James Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
420 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Gr: 1-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tony Quintana Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18670 Us 84/285
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,825 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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