Elementary Schools in Capitan


Summary:

The Capitan Elementary is the sole elementary school located in the Capitan, New Mexico area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite serving a high-need student population, with 93.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, this school stands out as a top performer in the state, ranking in the top 23% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Capitan Elementary has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating strong and sustained academic achievement. The school outperforms the state average in several key metrics, including 57.14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.19%, and 46.43% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, well above the state's 29.3% average. While mathematics performance is more mixed, with 5th graders scoring below the state average, the school's overall academic success is impressive given the high-poverty student population it serves.

With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7, Capitan Elementary appears to be effectively supporting its students and providing a quality education. As the sole elementary school in the Capitan area, this high-performing institution is a valuable asset to the community, offering families a strong educational option for their children.

District Detail

 519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316

 (575) 354-8500

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 443

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





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