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El Rito Elementary

Summary:

El Rito Elementary is a small public elementary school located in El Rito, New Mexico, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school is part of the Mesa Vista school district, which is ranked 77 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

El Rito Elementary has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 131 out of 433 elementary schools (4-star rating) in 2023-2024 to as low as 386 out of 442 (1-star rating) in 2013-2014. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38%) and Mathematics (38%) were higher than the district's (49% and 19%, respectively) and the state's (39% and 25%, respectively) averages. However, in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Language Arts (26.3%) and Early Literacy (22.9%) were lower than the district's (23.7% and 22.9%, respectively) and the state's (33.8% and 32.6%, respectively) averages. The school's performance for Hispanic students, who make up the majority of the student population, is relatively strong, ranking 97 out of 390 elementary schools in the state in 2023-2024.

El Rito Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Dixon Elementary, Alcalde Elementary, Velarde Elementary, and Abiquiu Elementary schools. This small school size and low student-teacher ratio could be a strength if leveraged effectively to provide more personalized attention and support to the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 10 Elementary Rd
       El Rito, NM  87530

(575) 581-4273

District: Mesa Vista

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,830 Help


Students who attend El Rito Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mesa Vista Middle
    Ojo Caliente Elementary
High:    Mesa Vista High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.7%
American Indian:
6.5%
White:
4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details El Rito Elementary ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.7%), American Indian (6.5%), White (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Rito Elementary is 9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Rito Elementary is $14,830.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Rito Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Rito Elementary 131st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See El Rito Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mesa Vista:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Vista 77th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for El Rito Elementary

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Rank History for all students at El Rito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.10 151st 389 61.2%
2006 45.92 210th 390 46.2%
2007 54.76 172nd 398 56.8%
2008 38.22 255th 405 37.0%
2009 23.66 343rd 411 16.5%
2010 61.75 139th 419 66.8%
2011 72.18 87th 402 78.4%
2012 38.12 257th 398 35.4%
2013 36.05 274th 412 33.5%
2014 20.72 386th 442 12.7%
2015 46.95 186th 421 55.8%
2024 64.67 131st 433 69.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Rito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.90 97th 390 75.1%
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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 El Rito Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 19 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 19 4 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1992 31 9 0 105 2 n/a n/a 0 147
1993 18 1 0 106 4 n/a n/a 0 129
1994 12 1 0 105 5 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 22 1 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 22 1 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 17 0 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 8 0 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1999 13 5 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 13 1 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2001 9 1 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2002 8 1 0 85 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 8 1 0 85 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 0 0 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2005 3 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 3 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2007 2 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2008 2 0 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 2 0 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2010 2 0 0 102 0 0 0 0 104
2011 7 0 1 112 2 0 0 0 122
2012 2 0 0 94 0 0 0 0 96
2013 5 0 0 122 1 0 0 0 128
2014 5 0 0 107 1 0 0 0 113
2015 4 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 74
2016 5 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 65
2017 4 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 46
2018 10 1 0 60 0 0 0 0 71
2019 5 0 0 60 1 0 1 0 67
2020 4 0 0 72 1 0 1 0 78
2021 8 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 73
2022 7 0 0 53 0 0 1 0 61
2023 4 0 0 50 2 0 2 0 58
2024 3 0 0 55 4 0 0 0 62

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 El Rito Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 107 6.3 16.9 n/a
1991 111 7.5 14.8 n/a
1992 147 8.0 18.3 n/a
1993 129 8.0 16.1 n/a
1994 123 8.0 15.4 n/a
1995 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1996 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1997 116 8.5 13.6 n/a
1998 109 8.5 12.8 n/a
1999 121 8.5 14.2 78.5
2000 117 7.7 15.2 76.9
2001 99 6.5 15.2 70.7
2002 95 5.0 19.0 86.3
2003 95 5.0 19.0 86.3
2004 86 6.0 14.3 79.1
2005 75 6.0 12.5 77.3
2006 92 6.0 15.3 80.4
2007 86 8.0 10.8 76.7
2008 96 9.0 10.7 72.9
2009 101 9.0 11.2 n/a
2010 104 9.0 11.5 74
2011 122 5.0 24.4 15.6
2012 96 6.5 14.6 64.6
2013 128 7.0 18.2 67.2
2014 113 7.2 15.5 67.3
2015 74 7.0 10.5 95.9
2016 65 6.0 10.8 100
2017 46 3.1 14.5 100
2018 71 6.4 11.0 100
2019 67 4.3 15.4 100
2020 78 6.5 11.9 100
2021 73 6.8 10.6 100
2022 61 5.8 10.4 100
2023 58 6.2 9.2 100
2024 62 6.8 9.0 95.2

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 El Rito Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 107 6.3 16.9 n/a
1991 111 7.5 14.8 n/a
1992 147 8.0 18.3 n/a
1993 129 8.0 16.1 n/a
1994 123 8.0 15.4 n/a
1995 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1996 126 8.5 14.8 n/a
1997 116 8.5 13.6 n/a
1998 109 8.5 12.8 n/a
1999 121 8.5 14.2 78.5
2000 117 7.7 15.2 76.9
2001 99 6.5 15.2 70.7
2002 95 5.0 19.0 86.3
2003 95 5.0 19.0 86.3
2004 86 6.0 14.3 79.1
2005 75 6.0 12.5 77.3
2006 92 6.0 15.3 80.4
2007 86 8.0 10.8 76.7
2008 96 9.0 10.7 72.9
2009 101 9.0 11.2 n/a
2010 104 9.0 11.5 74
2011 122 5.0 24.4 15.6
2012 96 6.5 14.6 64.6
2013 128 7.0 18.2 67.2
2014 113 7.2 15.5 67.3
2015 74 7.0 10.5 95.9
2016 65 6.0 10.8 100
2017 46 3.1 14.5 100
2018 71 6.4 11.0 100
2019 67 4.3 15.4 100
2020 78 6.5 11.9 100
2021 73 6.8 10.6 100
2022 61 5.8 10.4 100
2023 58 6.2 9.2 100
2024 62 6.8 9.0 95.2

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 El Rito Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,830

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

Impact of COVID-19 on El Rito 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6758
 13.4%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic6050
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White54
 20%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Rito Elementary

El Rito Elementary ranks 131st of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at El Rito Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 5% White.

Students who attend El Rito Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mesa Vista Middle
Middle : Ojo Caliente Elementary
High : Mesa Vista High

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended El Rito Elementary.


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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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