Placitas Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 5 Calle Del Carbon
       Bernalillo, NM  87043


(505) 867-2488

District: Bernalillo Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,097 Help


Students who attend Placitas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bernalillo Middle
High:    Bernalillo High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.4%
White:
35.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Placitas Elementary ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bernalillo Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Placitas Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bernalillo Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.4%), White (35.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bernalillo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Placitas Elementary is 10.6, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Bernalillo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Placitas Elementary is $12,097, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Bernalillo Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Placitas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Placitas Elementary 53rd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Placitas Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Bernalillo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bernalillo Public Schools 101st of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Placitas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.88 75th 389 80.7%
2006 73.46 82nd 390 79.0%
2007 73.01 82nd 398 79.4%
2008 76.71 71st 405 82.5%
2009 70.28 103rd 411 74.9%
2010 54.34 174th 419 58.5%
2011 52.01 175th 402 56.5%
2012 66.90 115th 398 71.1%
2013 92.49 20th 412 95.1%
2014 81.22 57th 442 87.1%
2015 85.56 39th 421 90.7%
2016 87.04 36th 410 91.2%
2017 87.90 26th 374 93.0%
2018 87.65 29th 383 92.4%
2019 73.80 83rd 396 79.0%
2022 84.07 48th 420 88.6%
2023 88.44 53rd 433 87.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.93 1st 132 99.2%
2023 99.98 1st 165 99.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.87 8th 356 97.8%
2019 79.98 41st 361 88.6%
2022 91.21 15th 410 96.3%
2023 95.16 19th 424 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.01 108th 395 72.7%
2023 84.80 57th 388 85.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.53 64th 337 81.0%
2022 88.32 24th 392 93.9%
2023 84.84 63rd 412 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.93 7th 329 97.9%
2019 73.17 52nd 320 83.8%
2022 68.52 64th 389 83.5%
2023 96.03 20th 393 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Placitas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.05 151st 325 53.5%
2023 86.74 57th 411 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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by a teacher
Friday, December 18, 2015

Open Quote For the 2014-2015 school year, Placitas received an A rating with a total points of 96.64 of 105... Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 19, 2014

Open Quote I have two children at this school and we have very high expectations of them academically. The faculty and staff of this school have met and exceeded our expectations. The school had a almost total replacement of the faculty and administrator two years back and it has done wonders for the school. Instead of taking kids out of this school and driving to Albuquerque to private schools (as was the trend >2 years ago), some families are now driving to Placitas to enroll their kids here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Placitas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 104 2 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1991 111 3 0 53 1 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 103 3 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1993 89 4 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 139
1994 81 2 2 35 2 n/a n/a 0 122
1995 99 0 7 50 5 n/a n/a 0 161
1996 99 0 7 50 5 n/a n/a 0 161
1997 115 1 3 48 2 n/a n/a 0 169
1998 100 0 4 52 5 n/a n/a 0 161
1999 105 2 0 63 5 n/a n/a 0 175
2000 101 6 4 69 3 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 76 4 2 85 7 n/a n/a 0 174
2002 80 6 3 73 9 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 80 6 3 73 9 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 72 7 2 65 5 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 86 6 2 69 5 n/a n/a 0 168
2006 90 6 0 71 6 n/a n/a 0 173
2007 91 5 1 58 3 n/a n/a 0 158
2008 96 3 1 56 7 n/a n/a 0 163
2009 82 1 0 59 7 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 89 1 0 58 11 0 0 0 159
2011 77 0 0 54 9 0 0 0 140
2012 67 3 0 47 7 0 0 0 124
2013 51 2 0 43 8 0 0 0 104
2014 54 2 5 54 9 0 0 0 124
2015 56 5 5 52 3 1 0 0 122
2016 55 2 6 54 4 1 0 0 122
2017 54 3 7 50 5 1 0 0 120
2018 41 2 7 57 4 0 0 0 111
2019 57 4 6 55 5 0 0 0 127
2020 58 6 3 68 6 0 0 0 141
2021 49 1 2 66 5 0 3 0 126
2022 37 1 2 71 13 0 2 0 126
2023 38 0 0 64 1 0 3 0 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Placitas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 158 9.5 16.6 n/a
1991 168 10.1 16.6 n/a
1992 160 8.6 18.6 n/a
1993 139 7.6 18.3 n/a
1994 122 6.1 20.0 n/a
1995 161 8.2 19.6 n/a
1996 161 8.2 19.6 n/a
1997 169 9.7 17.4 n/a
1998 161 9.8 16.4 n/a
1999 175 10.2 17.2 20.6
2000 183 14.5 12.6 20.2
2001 174 15.4 11.3 29.9
2002 171 14.7 11.6 34.5
2003 171 14.7 11.6 34.5
2004 151 12.8 11.8 31.1
2005 168 11.8 14.2 30.4
2006 173 14.5 11.9 29.5
2007 158 11.0 14.4 27.8
2008 163 12.6 12.9 31.9
2009 149 13.2 11.3 30.9
2010 159 11.7 13.5 32.7
2011 140 11.2 12.4 25.7
2012 124 11.2 11.0 43.5
2013 104 8.6 11.9 38.5
2014 124 9.3 13.3 50.8
2015 122 10.0 12.2 32.8
2016 122 10.0 12.2 100
2017 120 10.5 11.4 100
2018 111 9.0 12.3 100
2019 127 10.0 12.7 100
2020 141 11.5 12.2 100
2021 126 10.9 11.5 100
2022 126 11.5 10.9 96.8
2023 106 10.0 10.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Placitas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 158 9.5 16.6 n/a
1991 168 10.1 16.6 n/a
1992 160 8.6 18.6 n/a
1993 139 7.6 18.3 n/a
1994 122 6.1 20.0 n/a
1995 161 8.2 19.6 n/a
1996 161 8.2 19.6 n/a
1997 169 9.7 17.4 n/a
1998 161 9.8 16.4 n/a
1999 175 10.2 17.2 20.6
2000 183 14.5 12.6 20.2
2001 174 15.4 11.3 29.9
2002 171 14.7 11.6 34.5
2003 171 14.7 11.6 34.5
2004 151 12.8 11.8 31.1
2005 168 11.8 14.2 30.4
2006 173 14.5 11.9 29.5
2007 158 11.0 14.4 27.8
2008 163 12.6 12.9 31.9
2009 149 13.2 11.3 30.9
2010 159 11.7 13.5 32.7
2011 140 11.2 12.4 25.7
2012 124 11.2 11.0 43.5
2013 104 8.6 11.9 38.5
2014 124 9.3 13.3 50.8
2015 122 10.0 12.2 32.8
2016 122 10.0 12.2 100
2017 120 10.5 11.4 100
2018 111 9.0 12.3 100
2019 127 10.0 12.7 100
2020 141 11.5 12.2 100
2021 126 10.9 11.5 100
2022 126 11.5 10.9 96.8
2023 106 10.0 10.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Placitas Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,097

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Placitas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 433 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Placitas Elementary)3047.8
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo Public Schools)1417.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Placitas Elementary)2260.9
 38.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernalillo Public Schools)1514.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Placitas Elementary)7166.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo Public Schools)1622.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Placitas Elementary)5033.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bernalillo Public Schools)107.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Placitas Elementary)7050
 20%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Bernalillo Public Schools)2524.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Placitas Elementary)3954.2
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bernalillo Public Schools)1615.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students127106
 16.5%
African American40
 100%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic5564
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5738
 33.3%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Placitas Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Placitas Elementary.

Placitas Elementary ranks 53rd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Placitas Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 36% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Placitas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernalillo Middle
High : Bernalillo High


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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