Elementary Schools in Animas

Summary:

The Animas Elementary is the sole public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Animas area of New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 53 students. While the school previously performed well, with a 4-star rating and a high state ranking, it has seen a significant decline in recent years, now ranking 352 out of 413 New Mexico elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, only 24% of Animas Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 39%. This represents a concerning drop from the school's previous ELA proficiency rate of 32%. Additionally, Animas Elementary has a high percentage of students (64.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic disadvantages.

Despite these challenges, Animas Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning and engagement. However, the school's small size, with only 53 students enrolled, may present both advantages and challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and educational opportunities. Further investigation may be needed to understand the root causes of the school's declining performance and identify strategies to support its improvement.

District Detail

1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020

(575) 548-2299

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 165

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)	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	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Animas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1 Panther Dr	Animas	88020	Hidalgo County	Animas	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 548-2299	48	6	8.1	100.0%	18 (37.5%)	1 (2.1%)	26 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)	38.9	$17,156

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Lordsburg	27.33 mi	4

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.