Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carinos De Los Ninos 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
99%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School?
103 students attend Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School?
Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School offer ?
Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School part of?
Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School is part of Espanola Public Schools School District.
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