Elementary Schools in Clayton

Summary:

The Clayton school district in New Mexico has only one elementary school, Alvis Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. While there are no clear standout schools in the area, an analysis of Alvis Elementary's performance and characteristics provides some notable insights.

Alvis Elementary has seen fluctuating rankings and ratings over the past few years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 3-star rating in the current 2024-2025 school year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) are on par with district and state averages, but its Mathematics proficiency rates are slightly lower. Additionally, Alvis Elementary has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 69.51%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is favorable compared to national averages.

Overall, while Alvis Elementary may not be a standout school in the region, it demonstrates both strengths and challenges. The school's variable performance, stronger ELA proficiency, and high percentage of students from low-income families suggest areas for potential improvement and targeted support. The favorable student-teacher ratio could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and resources for students.

District Detail

323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415

(575) 374-9611

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 397

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)			NM-MSSA Mathematics (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Alvis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	404 Aspen St	Clayton	88415	Union County	Clayton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 374-9611	152	13	12.1	100.0%	57 (37.5%)	4 (2.6%)	84 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.4	150^th of 345 public elementary schools	56.5%		56	145^th of 413 public elementary schools	64.9%	5	45.8	42.1	44.2	29.2	23.3	$13,662

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Nm Corrections	2.99 mi	11
Des Moines	42.47 mi	2

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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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