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Best Elementary Schools in Cimarron, NM

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Summary:

The city of Cimarron, New Mexico is home to a single elementary school, Cimarron Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite its small size, with just 51 students, Cimarron Elementary has consistently ranked as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state of New Mexico.

Cimarron Elementary has earned high marks from the School Digger organization, placing 20th out of 420 elementary schools in the 2021-2022 school year and 100th out of 413 in the 2023-2024 school year. This exceptional performance is likely due in part to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 6.4 to 1, which is significantly lower than the national average. This allows students to receive more individualized attention and support from their teachers. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (68.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that Cimarron Elementary is effectively serving a population of economically disadvantaged students.

Overall, Cimarron is home to a standout elementary school that is delivering a high-quality education to its students, despite the challenges of a small student population and a significant economically disadvantaged population. Cimarron Elementary's consistent high performance and personalized learning environment make it a shining example of what a small school can achieve.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Cimarron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 North Collison Ave	Cimarron	87714	Colfax County	Cimarron	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 376-2445	60	7	8.9	100.0%	16 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (68.3%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)	$15,738

Cities Near Cimarron

City	Distance	# of Schools
Eagle Nest	11.63 mi	2
Angel Fire	17.09 mi	1
Red River	21.36 mi	1
Springer	27.05 mi	4
Maxwell	28.38 mi	3

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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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