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Cochiti Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Cochiti Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the Bernalillo School District, which is ranked 106 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cochiti Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 5% in Mathematics, and 11% in Science, significantly lower than the state averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 145 out of 383 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 425 out of 433 in 2023-2024. This is particularly concerning for the school's Native American student population, which ranked 75 out of 79 elementary schools in the state in 2023-2024, with 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Additionally, Cochiti Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Despite the challenges faced by Cochiti Elementary, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 13.1 students per teacher, could be a potential strength that could be leveraged to improve academic outcomes. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo, Pinon Elementary, and Algodones Elementary, Cochiti Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures, suggesting that the school may be facing unique challenges that are not shared by its neighboring schools.

153

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,702

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041

(505) 867-5547

District: Bernalillo

Students who attend Cochiti Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cochiti Middle
High:	Bernalillo High

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

68.6%

Hispanic:

24.8%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 7th percentile in 2011 → 3rd in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Mexico average (15% vs 35% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 26 pts below the New Mexico average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg25%

New Mexico avg35%

Not ranked this year

Cochiti Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	7.7	401 of 413	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	26.5	300 of 396	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	54.6	145 of 383	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	32.1	250 of 374	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.9	144 of 410	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.7	217 of 421	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.6	302 of 442	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	5.9	406 of 412	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	15.3	364 of 398	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	13.9	372 of 402	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	28.5	324 of 419	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	38.8	267 of 411	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	31.1	303 of 405	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.7	281 of 398	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	12.2	374 of 390	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	14.8	366 of 389	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	7.5	383 of 398	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	51.6	139 of 339	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2019	33.6	251 of 361	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.2	93 of 356	73.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	5.2	394 of 397	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.2	268 of 337	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	77.7	41 of 333	87.7%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	13.5	81 of 90	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.7	43 of 64	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	92.5	2 of 48	95.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)30th percentile+6 vs school

Native American (2024)10th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2024)4th percentile~ school

Male (2024)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts18%-26 vs state

Mathematics12%-15 vs state

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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-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	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 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th 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 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Cochiti Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Quail Hill Trail	Pena Blanca	87041	Sandoval County	Bernalillo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 867-5547	153	16	9.5	100.0%	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (68.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)								(n/a)					42.1					18.0							11.5	$11,702
Santo Domingo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Hwy 22 West	Santo Domingo Pueblo	87052	Sandoval County	Bernalillo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 867-4441	206	19	10.7	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	192 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)								(n/a)				25.7	28.6					20.4							9.8	$11,582
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School	Public	K-8	711 Main Rd	San Felipe Pb	87001	Sandoval County	San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 867-3364	166	17	10.0	98.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	166 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Turquoise Trail Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	13a San Marcos Loop	Santa Fe	87508	Santa Fe County	Turquoise Trail Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 986-4000	622	31	19.7	99.8%	90 (14.5%)	11 (1.8%)	498 (80.1%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	19.5	300^th of 345 public elementary schools	13.0%		28.8	283^rd of 413 public elementary schools	31.5%	17	14.1	28.3	19.7	36.5	42.4	23.9	43.7	41.3	34.8	36.9	9.5	13.6	9.9	18.3			12.3	$7,686
Cesar Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6251 Jaguar Dr	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-3200	290	22	13.3	100.0%	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						22.9				14.6							5.1	$11,463
Nina Otero Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	5901 Herrera Drive	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-4200	629	47	13.4	100.0%	25 (4.0%)	4 (0.6%)	586 (93.2%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	32	214^th of 345 public elementary schools	38.0%		33.2	253^rd of 413 public elementary schools	38.7%	39	19.2	31.3	25.0	35.5	56.1	24.7	41.9	35.1	46.3	39.2	22.6	26.3			13.5		13.4	$9,143
Algodones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1300 Hwy 313	Algodones	87001	Sandoval County	Bernalillo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 867-2803	184	15	12.2	100.0%	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	160 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)				18.6						18.6								$11,202
R.M. Sweeney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Airport Rd	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-1500	265	21	12.4	100.0%	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	253 (95.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					28.6	16.7				18.9							10.2	$9,008
El Camino Real Academy Community	Public	PK, KG-8	2500 S. Meadows	Santa Fe	87507	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-1300	704	58	12.2	100.0%	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	686 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8.8	340^th of 345 public elementary schools	1.4%		9	392^nd of 413 public elementary schools	5.1%	52	17.1	12.3	14.7	16.2	31.0	18.6	16.5	15.9	29.7	21.1		12.7				9.5	7.0	$10,112
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo	Public	PK, KG-6	310 Avienda Del Sur	Santa Fe	87508	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 467-2100	354	23	15.5	100.0%	42 (11.9%)	2 (0.6%)	296 (83.6%)	6 (1.7%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	25.7	254^th of 345 public elementary schools	26.4%		39.7	218^th of 413 public elementary schools	47.2%	36	29.3			32.5	31.3	31.7	37.8			33.3		16.7	22.0	33.3			21.3	$8,584

Frequently Asked Questions about Cochiti Elementary

How many students attend Cochiti Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 153 students attended Cochiti Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Cochiti Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cochiti Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cochiti Middle
High : Bernalillo High

What is the racial makeup of Cochiti Elementary?

Students at Cochiti Elementary are 69% American Indian, 25% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Cochiti Elementary in?

Bernalillo

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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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