Is Sandia Elementary a good school?

Sandia Elementary ranks 261 st of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sandia Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Sandia Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sandia Elementary?

Students at Sandia Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 23% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sandia Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sandia Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : W D Gattis Middle School High : Clovis High

Sandia Elementary

Summary:

Sandia Elementary is a public elementary school in Clovis, New Mexico, serving 329 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clovis school district, which is ranked 84 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sandia Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Clovis district and the state of New Mexico in standardized test scores across all subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31% of Sandia students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38% for Clovis and 39% for the state. In Mathematics, Sandia had 23% proficient or better, while Clovis had 27% and the state had 25%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 92nd out of 374 elementary schools in 2016-2017 (4 stars) to 261st out of 433 in 2023-2024 (2 stars). Sandia Elementary has also struggled to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, particularly female students, Hispanic students, and white students.

Despite the challenges, Sandia Elementary's performance for low-socioeconomic status students has been relatively strong, ranking in the top half of schools statewide in this subgroup in recent years. However, the school's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby high-performing schools like Zia Elementary and Mesa Elementary, which are both ranked in the top 40 elementary schools in the state. The declining performance of Sandia Elementary over time is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation to identify the root causes and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2801 Lore St
Clovis, NM 88101

(575) 769-4300

District: Clovis

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,341

Students who attend Sandia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	W D Gattis Middle School
High:	Clovis High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.7%

White:

22.8%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 107.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandia Elementary ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Clovis School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.7%), White (22.8%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 107.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clovis School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandia Elementary is 15.7. 8 elementary schools in the Clovis School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sandia Elementary employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandia Elementary is $8,341. 7 elementary schools in the Clovis School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandia Elementary 261^st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Sandia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Clovis:

SchoolDigger ranks Clovis 84^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sandia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	74.97	74^th	389	81.0%
2006	67.91	105^th	390	73.1%
2007	66.92	111^th	398	72.1%
2008	70.11	95^th	405	76.5%
2009	74.98	75^th	411	81.8%
2010	62.64	132^nd	419	68.5%
2011	68.63	109^th	402	72.9%
2012	74.97	79^th	398	80.2%
2013	74.44	93^rd	412	77.4%
2014	69.54	107^th	442	75.8%
2015	80.23	59^th	421	86.0%
2016	61.77	120^th	410	70.7%
2017	66.42	92^nd	374	75.4%
2018	59.85	124^th	383	67.6%
2019	55.64	151^st	396	61.9%
2022	34.17	249^th	420	40.7%
2023	43.99	231^st	435	46.9%
2024	36.34	261^st	433	39.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.75	50^th	83	39.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.72	24^th	132	81.8%
2023	37.35	119^th	165	27.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	70.51	61^st	356	82.9%
2019	68.68	80^th	361	77.8%
2022	40.28	198^th	410	51.7%
2023	52.34	200^th	426	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	58.38	117^th	339	65.5%
2019	47.47	160^th	343	53.4%
2022	19.63	307^th	395	22.3%
2023	37.86	245^th	390	37.2%
2024	31.89	271^st	393	31.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	55.00	121^st	333	63.7%
2019	52.26	137^th	337	59.3%
2022	38.95	194^th	392	50.5%
2023	42.80	226^th	414	45.4%
2024	39.52	228^th	410	44.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.31	45^th	56	19.6%
2023	71.31	13^th	34	61.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	64.76	95^th	329	71.1%
2019	64.03	85^th	320	73.4%
2022	28.61	255^th	389	34.4%
2023	32.00	275^th	395	30.4%
2024	43.22	208^th	390	46.7%

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Rank History for White students at Sandia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	40.56	116^th	187	38.0%
2019	29.15	151^st	199	24.1%
2022	29.89	256^th	325	21.2%
2023	31.82	291^st	413	29.5%
2024	11.48	276^th	293	5.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sandia Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	410	48	14	87	3	n/a	n/a	562
1991	436	48	14	88	5	n/a	n/a	591
1992	442	55	16	90	3	n/a	n/a	606
1993	428	60	16	76	6	n/a	n/a	586
1994	405	47	9	81	5	n/a	n/a	547
1995	389	42	10	93	4	n/a	n/a	538
1996	389	42	10	93	4	n/a	n/a	538
1997	341	36	9	91	4	n/a	n/a	481
1998	303	34	13	96	8	n/a	n/a	454
1999	252	40	9	110	8	n/a	n/a	419
2000	200	33	1	119	5	n/a	n/a	358
2001	155	22	1	115	5	n/a	n/a	298
2002	145	37	5	110	9	n/a	n/a	306
2003	145	37	5	110	9	n/a	n/a	306
2004	154	32	5	125	7	n/a	n/a	323
2005	157	28	6	141	4	n/a	n/a	336
2006	146	35	3	140	1	n/a	n/a	325
2007	148	41	5	172	0	n/a	n/a	366
2008	150	44	6	183	0	n/a	n/a	383
2009	145	36	5	197	0	n/a	n/a	383
2010	159	55	12	190	1	0	0	417
2011	145	54	5	199	0	0	0	403
2012	171	40	6	205	0	0	0	422
2013	171	39	6	209	0	0	1	426
2014	138	38	2	185	0	0	4	367
2015	134	30	3	183	0	0	8	358
2016	130	29	2	185	1	1	9	357
2017	132	27	4	214	2	2	13	394
2018	109	27	1	248	4	1	13	403
2019	110	27	1	262	2	1	15	418
2020	108	25	1	240	0	1	20	395
2021	89	22	1	205	0	1	15	333
2022	76	30	2	217	0	1	10	336
2023	77	25	2	213	1	1	10	329
2024	72	20	2	214	1	1	6	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	562	24.6	22.8	n/a
1991	591	26.0	22.7	n/a
1992	606	28.0	21.6	n/a
1993	586	29.2	20.1	n/a
1994	547	27.5	19.9	n/a
1995	538	26.5	20.3	n/a
1996	538	26.5	20.3	n/a
1997	481	27.5	17.5	n/a
1998	454	27.0	16.8	n/a
1999	419	24.5	17.1	47.7
2000	358	22.4	16.0	55
2001	298	19.6	15.2	64.8
2002	306	19.3	15.9	69
2003	306	19.3	15.9	69
2004	323	19.8	16.3	67.5
2005	336	18.6	18.1	68.5
2006	325	19.4	16.8	58.5
2007	366	18.8	19.5	59.8
2008	383	26.3	14.6	68.1
2009	383	22.0	17.4	65
2010	417	24.0	17.3	71
2011	403	21.0	19.1	74.7
2012	422	22.1	19.0	66.8
2013	426	24.0	17.7	71.6
2014	367	20.0	18.3	65.4
2015	358	19.0	18.8	52.5
2016	357	18.0	19.8	100
2017	394	21.0	18.7	100
2018	403	21.5	18.7	100
2019	418	23.0	18.1	100
2020	395	18.9	20.8	100
2021	333	19.0	17.5	100
2022	336	19.0	17.6	100
2023	329	17.0	19.3	100
2024	316	20.1	15.7	107.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sandia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	562	24.6	22.8	n/a
1991	591	26.0	22.7	n/a
1992	606	28.0	21.6	n/a
1993	586	29.2	20.1	n/a
1994	547	27.5	19.9	n/a
1995	538	26.5	20.3	n/a
1996	538	26.5	20.3	n/a
1997	481	27.5	17.5	n/a
1998	454	27.0	16.8	n/a
1999	419	24.5	17.1	47.7
2000	358	22.4	16.0	55
2001	298	19.6	15.2	64.8
2002	306	19.3	15.9	69
2003	306	19.3	15.9	69
2004	323	19.8	16.3	67.5
2005	336	18.6	18.1	68.5
2006	325	19.4	16.8	58.5
2007	366	18.8	19.5	59.8
2008	383	26.3	14.6	68.1
2009	383	22.0	17.4	65
2010	417	24.0	17.3	71
2011	403	21.0	19.1	74.7
2012	422	22.1	19.0	66.8
2013	426	24.0	17.7	71.6
2014	367	20.0	18.3	65.4
2015	358	19.0	18.8	52.5
2016	357	18.0	19.8	100
2017	394	21.0	18.7	100
2018	403	21.5	18.7	100
2019	418	23.0	18.1	100
2020	395	18.9	20.8	100
2021	333	19.0	17.5	100
2022	336	19.0	17.6	100
2023	329	17.0	19.3	100
2024	316	20.1	15.7	107.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandia Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,341

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 231^st of 435 Elementary schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Sandia Elementary)	33	21.4	11.6%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Clovis)	29	26.5	2.5%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandia Elementary)	33	14.3	18.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clovis)	32	19	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Sandia Elementary)	40	30.4	9.6%
4th Grade Language Arts (Clovis)	28	32.7	4.7%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandia Elementary)	25	25
4th Grade Mathematics (Clovis)	27	25.6	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Sandia Elementary)	42	37.5	4.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Clovis)	37	39.9	2.9%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandia Elementary)	25	29.2	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clovis)	30	32.6	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	418	329	21.3%
African American	27	25	7.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	262	213	18.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	110	77	30%
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Sandia Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Sandia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Lore St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	316	20	15.7	107.3%	72 (22.8%)	20 (6.3%)	214 (67.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	36.3	261^st of 433 public elementary schools	39.7%		44	231^st of 435 public elementary schools	46.9%	30	24.0	31.0	23.0	$8,341
Los Ninos	Public	PK	3301 Thornton	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 769-4300	114	8	14.4	100.9%	31 (27.2%)	3 (2.6%)	75 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Barry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Thornton St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 769-4300	384	23	16.9	100.0%	175 (45.6%)	38 (9.9%)	126 (32.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	36 (9.4%)	64.9	130^th of 433 public elementary schools	70.0%		77.9	88^th of 435 public elementary schools	79.8%	42	52.0	41.0	32.0	$7,887
Cameo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Cameo St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	279	21	13.2	100.4%	34 (12.2%)	15 (5.4%)	214 (76.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	37.4	258^th of 433 public elementary schools	40.4%		31.1	301^st of 435 public elementary schools	30.8%	43	35.0	31.0	21.0	$8,645
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 East Plains St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4445	269	19	13.8	101.1%	61 (22.7%)	15 (5.6%)	181 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	55.8	170^th of 433 public elementary schools	60.7%		47.5	212^th of 435 public elementary schools	51.3%	42	41.0	37.0	30.0	$9,919
James Bickley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 West 14th St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	265	22	12.0	98.9%	36 (13.6%)	15 (5.7%)	209 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	21.2	352^nd of 433 public elementary schools	18.7%		12.4	413^th of 435 public elementary schools	5.1%	61	16.0	24.0	16.0	$8,391
Arts Academy At Bella Vista	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Cesar Chavez Dr	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	374	24	15.8	100.8%	40 (10.7%)	43 (11.5%)	273 (73.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	31.4	292^nd of 433 public elementary schools	32.6%		19.6	375^th of 435 public elementary schools	13.8%	83	20.0	29.0	21.0	$9,881
La Casita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Davis St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 769-4300	259	17	14.8	100.8%	6 (2.3%)	2 (0.8%)	249 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	37.1	260^th of 433 public elementary schools	40.0%		31.5	299^th of 435 public elementary schools	31.3%	39	30.0	31.0	22.0	$10,544
Zia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Norris St	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 769-4300	399	27	14.7	102.5%	181 (45.4%)	15 (3.8%)	176 (44.1%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	92.8	34^th of 433 public elementary schools	92.1%		94	37^th of 435 public elementary schools	91.5%	3	59.0	58.0	53.0	$7,685
Mesa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Norris	Clovis	88101	Curry County	Clovis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 769-4300	418	27	15.4	99.8%	189 (45.2%)	28 (6.7%)	156 (37.3%)	13 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.7%)	91.5	40^th of 433 public elementary schools	90.8%		93.2	40^th of 435 public elementary schools	90.8%		48.0	60.0	52.0	$7,744

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