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Dora Elementary

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Dora Elementary ranks 44 th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 345 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Dora Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dora, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Dora District, which is ranked 9th out of 82 districts in New Mexico and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dora Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, with a statewide ranking between 27th and 125th out of over 400 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, Dora Elementary's proficiency rates were 62.71% in ELA and 54.1% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 44.19% and 26.81%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 6th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 64.29% and 73.33%, respectively, far exceeding the state average.

Compared to the nearby schools in the Portales district, Dora Elementary stands out with its significantly higher academic performance and lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the Dora district's educational approach and resources may be more effective in supporting student learning. Overall, Dora Elementary is an exceptional school that consistently delivers high-quality education to its students, and its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, is noteworthy.

126

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,967

Per pupil spending ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 School St
Dora, NM 88115

(575) 477-2216

District: Dora

Students who attend Dora Elementary usually attend:

High:

Dora High

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

21.4%

Two or more races:

8.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2014 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (57% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of New Mexico elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg56%

New Mexico avg35%

44^th of 345

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 82Dora 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	81.8	44 of 345	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	50 of 413	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	83 of 435	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	101 of 420	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	86 of 396	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	87.7	28 of 383	92.7%	★★★★★
2017	87.6	27 of 374	92.8%	★★★★★
2016	84.1	44 of 410	89.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.7	85 of 421	79.8%	★★★★☆
2014	67.3	125 of 442	71.7%	★★★★☆
2013	86.2	38 of 412	90.8%	★★★★★
2012	73.8	87 of 398	78.1%	★★★★☆
2011	48.8	201 of 402	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.9	153 of 419	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.5	155 of 411	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.3	212 of 405	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.1	191 of 398	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.5	199 of 390	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	72.6	85 of 389	78.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	70.4	31 of 203	84.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	74.1	68 of 398	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	125 of 390	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	55.8	137 of 384	64.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	54.8	186 of 426	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.2	23 of 361	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	79.8	37 of 356	89.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	94.7	21 of 397	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	45 of 414	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	97.4	7 of 392	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	65.9	80 of 337	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	26 of 333	92.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	53 of 304	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	60 of 339	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	79 of 413	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	94 of 325	71.1%	★★★★☆
2019	50.3	102 of 199	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	77.9	27 of 187	85.6%	★★★★☆

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)95th percentile+7 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)85th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2024)83rd percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2024)64th percentile-24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)56th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+19 vs state

Mathematics54%+27 vs state

Science47%+18 vs state

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Schools Near Dora Elementary

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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-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 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 All Grades	Total
Dora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 School St	Dora	88115	Roosevelt County	Dora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 477-2216	126	10	12.5	46.8%	84 (66.7%)	2 (1.6%)	27 (21.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.7%)	81.8	44^th of 345 public elementary schools	87.2%		84.1	50^th of 413 public elementary schools	87.9%	6	47.1		64.3	47.1	60.0	62.7		64.3	52.9	73.3	54.1	$11,967
James Elementary	Public	1-2	701 West 18th St	Portales	88130	Roosevelt County	Portales	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 359-3675	364	35	10.4		88 (24.2%)	5 (1.4%)	260 (71.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)								(n/a)												$10,366
Valencia Elementary	Public	3-4	1415 South Globe	Portales	88130	Roosevelt County	Portales	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 356-7090	366	34	10.8	100.0%	92 (25.1%)	8 (2.2%)	252 (68.9%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	54.4	119^th of 345 public elementary schools	65.5%		53.4	154^th of 413 public elementary schools	62.7%	35		42.5	54.8			48.3	32.2	31.2			31.7	$9,182
Brown Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	520 West 5th St	Portales	88130	Roosevelt County	Portales	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 356-7075	332	35	9.4	100.0%	90 (27.1%)	11 (3.3%)	218 (65.7%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)								(n/a)												$12,057
Elida Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	103 North Church	Elida	88116	Roosevelt County	Elida	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 274-6211	73	10	7.5	50.7%	46 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.0%)								(n/a)			63.6			64.9					46.0	$17,758

Frequently Asked Questions about Dora Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Dora Elementary?

Students at Dora Elementary are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Dora Elementary in?

Dora

How many students attend Dora Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended Dora Elementary.

Is Dora Elementary a good school?

Dora Elementary ranks 44^th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Dora Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dora Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dora High

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