Abiquiu Elementary

Summary:

Abiquiu Elementary is a public elementary school located in Espanola, New Mexico, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Espanola School District, which is ranked 99 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Abiquiu Elementary has shown fluctuating performance on state assessments over the years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (24%) and Mathematics (24%) on par with the Espanola district average but significantly below the state average (39% in ELA and 25% in Math) in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school has also seen significant variations in the performance of different student subgroups, with the Hispanic student group and low-socioeconomic status students performing significantly below the state average in recent years. However, Abiquiu Elementary has had a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 13.2 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby San Juan Elementary and Alcalde Elementary schools in the Espanola district.

The consistently high free and reduced lunch rate of 100% at Abiquiu Elementary highlights the significant economic challenges faced by the school's student population. This may contribute to the academic struggles observed, and the school's performance suggests that the challenges facing Abiquiu Elementary may be systemic within the Espanola district. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions for struggling students, and leveraging community resources to support the school's families.


Detail:

Public K-6

 Hwy 84/285 213412
       Abiquiu, NM  87510


(505) 685-4457

District: Espanola

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,365 Help


Students who attend Abiquiu Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carlos F. Vigil Middle
High:    Espanola Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.5%
White:
6.6%
American Indian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Abiquiu Elementary ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Espanola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.5%), White (6.6%), American Indian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abiquiu Elementary is 9.3, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Espanola School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abiquiu Elementary is $14,365, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Espanola School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abiquiu Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Abiquiu Elementary 282nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Abiquiu Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Espanola:

SchoolDigger ranks Espanola 99th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Abiquiu Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Abiquiu Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.30 313th 389 19.5%
2006 13.75 370th 390 5.1%
2007 24.92 328th 398 17.6%
2008 35.75 277th 405 31.6%
2009 20.95 358th 411 12.9%
2010 16.89 381st 419 9.1%
2011 40.29 245th 402 39.1%
2012 54.13 168th 398 57.8%
2013 41.53 238th 412 42.2%
2014 56.38 171st 442 61.3%
2015 73.52 79th 421 81.2%
2016 68.81 98th 410 76.1%
2017 67.48 88th 374 76.5%
2018 76.01 75th 383 80.4%
2019 85.21 35th 396 91.2%
2022 87.59 38th 420 91.0%
2023 12.74 411th 435 5.5%
2024 32.70 282nd 433 34.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abiquiu Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.66 30th 356 91.6%
2019 91.56 6th 361 98.3%
2022 94.63 10th 410 97.6%
2023 12.26 403rd 426 5.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Abiquiu Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.51 114th 333 65.8%
2024 43.47 207th 410 49.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abiquiu Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.55 28th 329 91.5%
2019 90.21 10th 320 96.9%
2022 92.50 16th 389 95.9%
2023 12.04 380th 395 3.8%
2024 19.49 337th 390 13.6%
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Rank History for White students at Abiquiu Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.91 399th 413 3.4%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Abiquiu Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 41 5 0 122 3 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 42 6 0 107 4 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 26 1 0 104 3 n/a n/a 0 134
1993 38 1 0 99 2 n/a n/a 0 140
1994 23 0 0 107 5 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 26 2 0 124 5 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 26 2 0 124 5 n/a n/a 0 157
1997 19 0 0 124 10 n/a n/a 0 153
1998 19 3 0 136 7 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 13 0 0 143 8 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 18 1 0 137 6 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 16 1 0 142 3 n/a n/a 0 162
2002 14 0 0 120 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2003 14 0 0 120 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2004 10 1 0 129 8 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 8 0 0 106 4 n/a n/a 0 118
2006 9 0 0 110 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 6 3 0 110 4 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 9 4 0 102 1 n/a n/a 0 116
2009 6 2 0 111 4 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 5 1 1 115 1 0 0 0 123
2011 7 1 1 119 1 0 0 0 129
2012 3 1 0 117 2 0 1 0 124
2013 4 0 0 104 3 0 0 0 111
2014 2 0 0 112 2 0 0 0 116
2015 2 0 0 113 2 0 0 0 117
2016 8 0 0 107 2 0 0 0 117
2017 7 0 0 121 1 0 0 0 129
2018 7 0 0 116 1 0 0 0 124
2019 6 0 0 93 0 0 0 0 99
2020 3 0 0 87 3 0 0 0 93
2021 6 0 1 73 4 0 0 0 84
2022 8 0 2 80 1 0 0 0 91
2023 5 0 1 85 2 0 0 0 93
2024 5 0 1 68 2 0 0 0 76

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 Abiquiu Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 171 8.7 19.6 n/a
1991 159 9.9 16.0 n/a
1992 134 8.8 15.2 n/a
1993 140 8.8 15.9 n/a
1994 135 9.8 13.8 n/a
1995 157 8.8 17.8 n/a
1996 157 8.8 17.8 n/a
1997 153 8.7 17.6 n/a
1998 165 8.7 19.0 n/a
1999 164 9.5 17.3 69.5
2000 162 10.1 16.0 69.8
2001 162 8.1 20.0 66.7
2002 136 8.1 16.8 79.4
2003 136 8.1 16.8 79.4
2004 148 9.0 16.4 73
2005 118 9.5 12.4 91.5
2006 121 7.5 16.1 97.5
2007 123 6.5 18.9 97.6
2008 116 7.9 14.7 97.4
2009 123 8.5 14.5 97.6
2010 123 7.0 17.5 97.6
2011 129 8.0 16.1 82.2
2012 124 7.4 16.6 96.8
2013 111 8.5 13.0 97.3
2014 116 9.1 12.6 94.8
2015 117 9.0 13.0 65
2016 117 8.0 14.6 100
2017 129 5.0 25.5 100
2018 124 10.4 11.9 100
2019 99 10.4 9.5 100
2020 93 32.5 2.8 100
2021 84 14.7 5.7 100
2022 91 6.8 13.2 100
2023 93 8.8 10.5 100
2024 76 8.1 9.3 100

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 Abiquiu Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 171 8.7 19.6 n/a
1991 159 9.9 16.0 n/a
1992 134 8.8 15.2 n/a
1993 140 8.8 15.9 n/a
1994 135 9.8 13.8 n/a
1995 157 8.8 17.8 n/a
1996 157 8.8 17.8 n/a
1997 153 8.7 17.6 n/a
1998 165 8.7 19.0 n/a
1999 164 9.5 17.3 69.5
2000 162 10.1 16.0 69.8
2001 162 8.1 20.0 66.7
2002 136 8.1 16.8 79.4
2003 136 8.1 16.8 79.4
2004 148 9.0 16.4 73
2005 118 9.5 12.4 91.5
2006 121 7.5 16.1 97.5
2007 123 6.5 18.9 97.6
2008 116 7.9 14.7 97.4
2009 123 8.5 14.5 97.6
2010 123 7.0 17.5 97.6
2011 129 8.0 16.1 82.2
2012 124 7.4 16.6 96.8
2013 111 8.5 13.0 97.3
2014 116 9.1 12.6 94.8
2015 117 9.0 13.0 65
2016 117 8.0 14.6 100
2017 129 5.0 25.5 100
2018 124 10.4 11.9 100
2019 99 10.4 9.5 100
2020 93 32.5 2.8 100
2021 84 14.7 5.7 100
2022 91 6.8 13.2 100
2023 93 8.8 10.5 100
2024 76 8.1 9.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Abiquiu Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,365

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abiquiu Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 411th of 435 Elementary schools
 85.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Language Arts (Abiquiu Elementary)6958.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Espanola)2922.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9993
 6.1%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic9385
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White65
 16.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Abiquiu Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Abiquiu Elementary.

Students who attend Abiquiu Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carlos F. Vigil Middle
High : Espanola Valley High

Abiquiu Elementary ranks 282nd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Abiquiu Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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