Elementary Schools in Dexter

Summary:

There is only one elementary school located in Dexter, New Mexico - Dexter Elementary. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Dexter school district.

Based on the available data, Dexter Elementary does not appear to be a standout school. The school is ranked 260 out of 345 New Mexico elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 99.44% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

The data analysis suggests that Dexter Elementary is a low-performing school that faces ongoing challenges. The school's declining performance over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 180 out of 435 schools in 2022-2023 to 260 out of 345 schools in 2024-2025, is a concerning trend. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student learning outcomes and help the school better serve its community.

District Detail

100 N. Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230

(575) 734-5420

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 82 New Mexico districts

See the 2025 New Mexico District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 772

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

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)	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-ASR Science 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Dexter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 West 1st	Dexter	88230	Chaves County	Dexter	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 734-5420	330	22	15.2	100.0%	49 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	280 (84.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.2	260^th of 345 public elementary schools	24.6%		30.7	270^th of 413 public elementary schools	34.6%	10	21.4	31.0	30.0	35.7	32.0	12.1	20.0	42.9	23.3	$11,105

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hagerman	6.25 mi	3
Roswell	10.14 mi	23	49^th
Nm Corrections	10.43 mi	11
Lake Arthur	13.96 mi	3
Artesia	24.04 mi	10	31^st

See the top NM New Mexico districts

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.