Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zia Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zia Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Zia Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zia Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#57 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
44%
62%
Black
4%
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
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zia Elementary School's ranking?
Zia Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Zia Elementary School often compared to?
Zia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Zia Elementary School?
399 students attend Zia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Zia Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zia Elementary School?
Zia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zia Elementary School offer ?
Zia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zia Elementary School part of?
Zia Elementary School is part of Clovis School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2017
All three of my children attend here and I couldn't be happier. Simply the best elementary school. Principal knows all my children's names. Very helpful teachers and staff.
5 8/9/2010
Although it's probably the best public Elementary School Clovis has to offer, it's still governed by the New Mexico educational standard, which is to say; poor at best.
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