Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountainair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountainair Elementary School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Campus Size
25
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day, Learning for Life
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Mountainair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainair Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
73%
62%
Black
6%
2%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainair Elementary School's ranking?
Mountainair Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mountainair Elementary School often compared to?
Mountainair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moriarty Elementary School, Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mountainair Elementary School?
95 students attend Mountainair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mountainair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainair Elementary School?
Mountainair Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountainair Elementary School offer ?
Mountainair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountainair Elementary School part of?
Mountainair Elementary School is part of Mountainair School District.
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