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Elida High

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Elida High is a public high school located in Elida, New Mexico, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 87 students. This school is part of the Elida District, which is ranked 8th out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elida High has a strong performance history, ranking as high as 13th out of 190 New Mexico high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and consistently earning 4-5 stars from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 58% proficiency in ELA, 53% in Math, and 61% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. Elida High also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.0% to 88.6% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 9.6 over the past three years, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students.

Compared to the nearby Floyd High and Dora High, Elida High stands out with its higher academic proficiency rates, stronger graduation rates, and lower student-teacher ratio. However, the school serves a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating that Elida High may face unique challenges in supporting the needs of its student population. Despite these challenges, the school's ability to maintain high achievement levels is commendable.

Students ?

4.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,241

Per pupil spending ?

61.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116

(575) 274-6211

District: Elida

Feeder schools for Elida High:

Elementary:

Elida Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Hispanic:

21.9%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2012 → 94th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (46% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg51%

New Mexico avg35%

Not ranked this year

Elida High 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	49.6	103 of 239	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	91 of 232	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.6	52 of 200	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	23 of 186	87.6%	★★★★☆
2016	74.4	29 of 208	86.1%	★★★★☆
2015	87.1	16 of 207	92.3%	★★★★★
2014	83.5	25 of 222	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	88.6	16 of 193	91.7%	★★★★★
2012	78.5	26 of 178	85.4%	★★★★☆
2011	82.9	18 of 173	89.6%	★★★★★
2010	69.1	44 of 179	75.4%	★★★★☆
2009	80.4	26 of 178	85.4%	★★★★☆
2007	72.9	35 of 171	79.5%	★★★★☆
2006	90.4	10 of 156	93.6%	★★★★★
2005	83.0	17 of 157	89.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	39.3	117 of 213	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	50.8	91 of 227	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	67 of 223	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	72.2	31 of 175	82.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	52.2	93 of 221	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.5	31 of 152	79.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	43.7	118 of 229	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	15.8	176 of 187	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	50.9	48 of 121	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.5	27 of 120	77.5%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	93.1	11 of 172	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	49.6	66 of 170	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	54 of 177	69.5%	★★★★☆
2019	57.8	60 of 181	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.8	47 of 182	74.2%	★★★★☆
2017	75.1	27 of 158	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	66.5	41 of 185	77.8%	★★★★☆
2015	79.5	24 of 193	87.6%	★★★★☆
2014	73.3	39 of 198	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	95.0	7 of 163	95.7%	★★★★★
2010	38.3	98 of 154	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	82.1	23 of 146	84.2%	★★★★☆
2007	57.0	60 of 150	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	87.3	10 of 134	92.5%	★★★★★
2005	73.6	26 of 129	79.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	94.4	7 of 142	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	39.3	71 of 143	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.9	116 of 157	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	78.5	29 of 150	80.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	50.8	55 of 157	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	51 of 154	66.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	52.2	59 of 146	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.9	31 of 159	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	27 of 143	81.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	69.3	35 of 136	74.3%	★★★★☆
2023	43.7	73 of 157	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.7	88 of 133	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.8	60 of 109	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.6	52 of 115	54.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)60th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2023)58th percentile~ school

White (2023)48th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2023)45th percentile-12 vs school

High school

Female (2024)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2022)81st percentile+11 vs school

White (2024)74th percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)65th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2023)60th percentile~ school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%+10 vs state

Mathematics42%+15 vs state

Science42%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Elida High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Elida High	Public	7-12	101 North Church	Elida	88116	Roosevelt County	Elida	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 274-6211	73	15	4.8	61.6%	52 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.5%)								(n/a)		46.7	41.7	60.0		54.2	53.3	41.7	$15,241
Dora High	Public	7-12	100 School St	Dora	88115	Roosevelt County	Dora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 477-2216	94	17	5.6	45.7%	61 (64.9%)	1 (1.1%)	24 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.4%)								(n/a)	60.0	75.0	66.7	70.0	60.0	64.0		44.0	$13,304
Floyd High	Public	9-12	1564 Nm 267	Floyd	88118	Roosevelt County	Floyd	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 478-2211	60	14	4.1	85.0%	21 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)									$13,661

Frequently Asked Questions about Elida High

What district is Elida High in?

Elida

What schools feed into Elida High?

Elida High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elida Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Elida High?

Students at Elida High are 71% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Elida High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 73 students attended Elida 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.

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