Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lydia Rippey Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Lydia Rippey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydia Rippey Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
33%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Rippey Elementary School's ranking?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lydia Rippey Elementary School often compared to?
Lydia Rippey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccoy Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary School?
355 students attend Lydia Rippey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lydia Rippey Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lydia Rippey Elementary School?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lydia Rippey Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lydia Rippey Elementary School part of?
Lydia Rippey Elementary School is part of Aztec School District.
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