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Eagle Nest Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-4

Summary

Eagle Nest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the Cimarron District, which is ranked 47 out of 128 districts in New Mexico and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eagle Nest Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 85th out of 396 schools in 2018-2019 to 324th out of 435 schools in 2022-2023. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 263rd out of 413 New Mexico elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the Cimarron District and the state of New Mexico, Eagle Nest Elementary has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31% vs. 43% and 39%) and Mathematics (10% vs. 20% and 25%). However, the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, such as ranking 10th out of 132 New Mexico elementary schools for special education students in 2021-2022.

While Eagle Nest Elementary faces challenges, it also has potential for improvement. The school's small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8:1 to 9.4:1, could be an advantage, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, analyzing the practices and strategies of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Anansi Charter School and Cimarron Elementary, could provide valuable insights for Eagle Nest Elementary to enhance its educational outcomes.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,141

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718

(575) 376-2445

District: Cimarron

Students who attend Eagle Nest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cimarron Middle
	Eagle Nest Middle
High:	Cimarron High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.2%

White:

44.4%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2013 → 36th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (44% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg38%

New Mexico avg35%

Not ranked this year

Eagle Nest 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	31.5	263 of 413	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.7	324 of 435	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.1	170 of 420	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.7	85 of 396	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	65.9	108 of 383	71.8%	★★★★☆
2017	43.8	193 of 374	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.1	335 of 410	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.6	289 of 421	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	68.9	112 of 442	74.7%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	84 of 412	79.6%	★★★★☆
2012	91.1	25 of 398	93.7%	★★★★★
2011	73.5	86 of 402	78.6%	★★★★☆
2010	63.4	126 of 419	69.9%	★★★★☆
2009	86.1	37 of 411	91.0%	★★★★★
2008	71.6	88 of 405	78.3%	★★★★☆
2007	83.7	47 of 398	88.2%	★★★★☆
2006	89.3	25 of 390	93.6%	★★★★★
2005	77.6	65 of 389	83.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	12.8	358 of 398	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	91.8	20 of 395	94.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2018	63.9	98 of 356	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	55.9	141 of 397	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.6	166 of 392	57.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	82.4	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	3.5	337 of 339	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	34.9	235 of 325	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	74.2	35 of 199	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	47.0	97 of 187	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2022)92nd percentile+33 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2024)64th percentile+28 vs school

Female (2024)10th percentile-26 vs school

White (2024)1st percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+6 vs state

Mathematics39%+12 vs state

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by a citizen
Saturday, November 16, 2013

This school is an excellent school. Teachers are dedicated and believe that the students come first. Close Quote

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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 All Grades	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
Eagle Nest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 North Collison	Eagle Nest	87718	Colfax County	Cimarron	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 376-2445	72	9	8.0	100.0%	32 (44.4%)	1 (1.4%)	39 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									50.0						38.9	$17,141
Red River Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	500 E High St	Red River	87558	Taos County	Red River Valley Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 754-6117	84	8	10.8	100.0%	57 (67.9%)	2 (2.4%)	25 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$12,750
Taos Day School	Public	K-8	200 Rotten Tree Rd	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos Day School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(575) 758-3652	101	4	25.2	97.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Anansi Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	57 Nm 230	El Prado	87529	Taos County	Taos	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 758-5202	198	17	11.7	50.0%	96 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (37.9%)	5 (2.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	85.1	36^th of 345 public elementary schools	89.6%		96.9	19^th of 413 public elementary schools	95.4%	17	52.2	81.0	65.9	50.0	87.0	87.0	81.0	85.7	80.2	73.9	30.4	66.7	66.7	61.9	51.9	$8,803
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Hondo Seco Rd	Arroyo Seco	87514	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	99	11	9.3	100.0%	18 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (75.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	52.1	129^th of 345 public elementary schools	62.6%		73.1	85^th of 413 public elementary schools	79.4%	44	42.1			42.1	43.8	45.0			43.6		35.0				27.3	$9,917
Cimarron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 North Collison Ave	Cimarron	87714	Colfax County	Cimarron	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 376-2445	60	7	8.9	100.0%	16 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (68.3%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)																$15,738

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Nest Elementary

How many students attend Eagle Nest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 72 students attended Eagle Nest Elementary.

What district is Eagle Nest Elementary in?

Cimarron

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Nest Elementary?

Students at Eagle Nest Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 44% White, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Eagle Nest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eagle Nest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cimarron Middle
Middle : Eagle Nest Middle
High : Cimarron High

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