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Hondo Elementary

Summary:

Hondo Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Hondo, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Hondo Valley School District, which is ranked 45 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hondo Elementary has struggled in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools on state assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28%) and Mathematics (17%) were significantly lower than the state averages (39% and 25%, respectively). The school's performance has been declining over the past decade, with its ranking dropping from 120 out of 383 schools in 2017-2018 to 315 out of 433 schools in 2023-2024. Hondo Elementary performs particularly poorly for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these academic challenges, Hondo Elementary has a very low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 6.7 students per teacher in recent years, indicating a relatively small class size and potentially more individualized attention for students. However, the school's location in a rural area of New Mexico may present unique challenges and resource constraints compared to larger, urban schools. Addressing the root causes of the school's declining performance, leveraging its small class sizes, and providing targeted support for its predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population could be key focus areas for the school and district to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 111 Don Pablo Lane
       Hondo, NM  88336

(575) 653-4411

District: Hondo Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,524 Help


Students who attend Hondo Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hondo High

Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.8%
White:
15.2%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hondo Elementary ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.8%), White (15.2%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hondo Elementary is 6.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hondo Elementary is $18,524.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hondo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hondo Elementary 315th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Hondo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hondo Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Hondo Valley 45th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hondo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.09 284th 389 27.0%
2006 48.82 194th 390 50.3%
2007 32.05 284th 398 28.6%
2008 33.97 284th 405 29.9%
2009 36.57 277th 411 32.6%
2010 18.76 374th 419 10.7%
2011 27.70 309th 402 23.1%
2012 3.81 396th 398 0.5%
2013 22.33 346th 412 16.0%
2014 29.09 339th 442 23.3%
2015 43.04 208th 421 50.6%
2016 58.06 137th 410 66.6%
2018 61.05 120th 383 68.7%
2023 38.50 264th 435 39.3%
2024 27.75 315th 433 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.36 58th 356 83.7%
2023 44.91 238th 426 44.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.68 209th 414 49.5%
2024 37.12 242nd 410 41.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.72 286th 395 27.6%
2024 25.96 302nd 390 22.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hondo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.20 285th 413 31.0%
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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 Hondo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 7 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1991 6 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1992 7 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1993 8 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1994 9 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1995 13 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1996 13 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1997 9 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1998 11 0 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1999 12 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 9 0 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 0 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2002 5 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2003 5 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2004 6 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2005 6 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2006 8 0 0 63 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 5 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 6 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2009 8 0 0 71 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2010 13 0 0 80 3 0 0 0 96
2011 15 1 0 72 2 0 0 0 90
2012 13 0 0 66 0 0 0 0 79
2013 9 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 67
2014 5 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 65
2015 8 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 72
2016 5 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 68
2017 4 0 0 58 0 0 1 0 63
2018 5 0 0 57 1 0 1 0 64
2019 12 1 0 62 0 0 1 0 76
2020 9 0 0 61 0 0 1 0 71
2021 16 1 0 51 0 0 0 0 68
2022 7 0 0 54 1 0 0 0 62
2023 8 0 0 53 0 0 1 0 62
2024 10 1 1 52 1 0 1 0 66

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 Hondo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 95 5.0 19.0 n/a
1991 95 7.0 13.5 n/a
1992 99 7.0 14.1 n/a
1993 88 7.0 12.6 n/a
1994 87 8.0 10.9 n/a
1995 93 8.0 11.6 n/a
1996 93 8.0 11.6 n/a
1997 89 8.2 10.9 n/a
1998 80 7.0 11.4 n/a
1999 84 8.0 10.5 82.1
2000 90 7.9 11.4 86.7
2001 76 8.6 8.8 96.1
2002 73 9.4 7.8 76.7
2003 73 9.4 7.8 76.7
2004 73 10.4 7.0 86.3
2005 76 9.2 8.3 92.1
2006 72 8.7 8.3 1.4
2007 68 7.1 9.6 95.6
2008 66 9.2 7.2 95.5
2009 80 8.3 9.6 96.3
2010 96 8.3 11.4 96.9
2011 90 8.2 10.8 96.7
2012 79 8.2 9.5 96.2
2013 67 8.0 8.3 95.5
2014 65 8.0 8.1 95.4
2015 72 8.0 9.0 56.9
2016 68 8.0 8.5 100
2017 63 8.0 7.8 100
2018 64 8.0 8.0 100
2019 76 8.1 9.3 100
2020 71 9.4 7.4 100
2021 68 10.1 6.7 100
2022 62 9.5 6.5 100
2023 62 9.1 6.7 100
2024 66 9.6 6.8 97

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 Hondo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 95 5.0 19.0 n/a
1991 95 7.0 13.5 n/a
1992 99 7.0 14.1 n/a
1993 88 7.0 12.6 n/a
1994 87 8.0 10.9 n/a
1995 93 8.0 11.6 n/a
1996 93 8.0 11.6 n/a
1997 89 8.2 10.9 n/a
1998 80 7.0 11.4 n/a
1999 84 8.0 10.5 82.1
2000 90 7.9 11.4 86.7
2001 76 8.6 8.8 96.1
2002 73 9.4 7.8 76.7
2003 73 9.4 7.8 76.7
2004 73 10.4 7.0 86.3
2005 76 9.2 8.3 92.1
2006 72 8.7 8.3 1.4
2007 68 7.1 9.6 95.6
2008 66 9.2 7.2 95.5
2009 80 8.3 9.6 96.3
2010 96 8.3 11.4 96.9
2011 90 8.2 10.8 96.7
2012 79 8.2 9.5 96.2
2013 67 8.0 8.3 95.5
2014 65 8.0 8.1 95.4
2015 72 8.0 9.0 56.9
2016 68 8.0 8.5 100
2017 63 8.0 7.8 100
2018 64 8.0 8.0 100
2019 76 8.1 9.3 100
2020 71 9.4 7.4 100
2021 68 10.1 6.7 100
2022 62 9.5 6.5 100
2023 62 9.1 6.7 100
2024 66 9.6 6.8 97

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 Hondo Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,524

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hondo Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Hondo Elementary)3640
 4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Hondo Valley)3640
 4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7662
 18.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6253
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White128
 33.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Hondo Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hondo High

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Hondo Elementary.

Students at Hondo Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Hondo Elementary ranks 315th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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