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Alvis Elementary

Q: Is Alvis Elementary a good school?

Alvis Elementary ranks 150 th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

150^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 345 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Alvis Elementary is a public elementary school located in Clayton, New Mexico, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 164 students. The school is part of the Clayton school district, which is ranked 40 out of 82 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alvis Elementary's academic performance has been mixed compared to state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.19%) were on par with the state average, but lower than the district average (51.97%). In Mathematics, Alvis Elementary's proficiency rate (23.26%) was lower than both the state (26.81%) and district (30.26%) averages. The school's performance in these subjects has fluctuated over the past few years, with some grades performing better than others. However, the school has shown strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as male students and Hispanic students, who have consistently outperformed their peers in recent years.

Alvis Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14 students per teacher over the past few years. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.03% to 69.51% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This may contribute to the academic challenges the school is facing and underscores the importance of providing targeted support and resources to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

152

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,662

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415

(575) 374-9611

District: Clayton

Students who attend Alvis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clayton Junior High
	Kiser Elementary
High:	Clayton High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.3%

White:

37.5%

American Indian:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2014 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the New Mexico median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2014

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg41%

New Mexico avg35%

150^th of 345

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 82Clayton among New Mexico districts

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
2025	48.4	150 of 345	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	145 of 413	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.7	117 of 435	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	118 of 420	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	82.8	42 of 396	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	61 of 383	84.1%	★★★★☆
2017	60.2	118 of 374	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.9	206 of 410	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	72.8	80 of 421	81.0%	★★★★☆
2014	78.8	66 of 442	85.1%	★★★★☆
2013	71.6	102 of 412	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	90.3	27 of 398	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	83.0	55 of 402	86.3%	★★★★☆
2010	83.9	40 of 419	90.5%	★★★★★
2009	82.5	45 of 411	89.1%	★★★★☆
2008	85.4	42 of 405	89.6%	★★★★☆
2007	70.4	95 of 398	76.1%	★★★★☆
2006	81.8	55 of 390	85.9%	★★★★☆
2005	76.5	69 of 389	82.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	36.8	217 of 398	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.3	117 of 390	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.7	68 of 395	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	75.9	54 of 343	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	49.8	149 of 339	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	69.2	97 of 384	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.9	99 of 395	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	50.0	141 of 389	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.9	58 of 320	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	61 of 329	81.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	128 of 325	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.1	95 of 356	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	57 of 426	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	39 of 410	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	39 of 361	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	29 of 356	91.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	71.2	88 of 397	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	100 of 414	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.9	48 of 337	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	89.0	11 of 333	96.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	135 of 304	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	116 of 339	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	142 of 413	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.8	171 of 325	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.8	32 of 199	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	64.1	54 of 187	71.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2024)78th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2024)75th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile~ school

Female (2024)45th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Mathematics23%-4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Thursday, December 16, 2010

Alvis Elementary school needs organization and dedicated professionals. The Principal does not seem interested in education, nor does the principal seem to really care about students unless they are of her family. I believe a new Principal dedicated to education and professionalism would not only help Alvis, but also the rest of the school district, since it's the elementary school that provides the base for onward education.

A new Superintendent would also greatly improve the Clayton School District. Close Quote

Schools Near Alvis Elementary

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Alvis Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Alvis Elementary?

Students at Alvis Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 38% White, 5% American Indian, 3% African American.

What district is Alvis Elementary in?

Clayton

Is Alvis Elementary a good school?

Alvis Elementary ranks 150^th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Alvis Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alvis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clayton Junior High
Middle : Kiser Elementary
High : Clayton High

How many students attend Alvis Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 152 students attended Alvis Elementary.

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