Bluewater Elementary

Public K-6

 15 West Chess Rd
       Bluewater, NM  87005


(505) 285-2694

District: Grants-Cibola County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,064 Help


Students who attend Bluewater Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Alamitos Middle
High:    Grants High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.7%
American Indian:
35.7%
Hispanic:
25.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bluewater Elementary ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Grants-Cibola County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bluewater Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (35.7%), White (35.7%), Hispanic (25.7%). (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 Grants-Cibola County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluewater Elementary is 8.2, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Grants-Cibola County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluewater Elementary is $13,064, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Grants-Cibola County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bluewater Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluewater Elementary 17th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Bluewater Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Grants-Cibola County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grants-Cibola County Schools 81st of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluewater Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bluewater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.56 157th 389 59.6%
2006 64.47 119th 390 69.5%
2007 61.80 133rd 398 66.6%
2008 84.12 46th 405 88.6%
2009 82.22 47th 411 88.6%
2010 94.41 8th 419 98.1%
2011 91.14 26th 402 93.5%
2012 81.35 52nd 398 86.9%
2013 91.23 23rd 412 94.4%
2014 92.33 19th 442 95.7%
2015 84.37 44th 421 89.5%
2016 89.36 27th 410 93.4%
2017 92.22 18th 374 95.2%
2018 90.86 14th 383 96.3%
2019 66.00 112th 396 71.7%
2022 85.31 44th 420 89.5%
2023 97.96 17th 433 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluewater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.38 1st 356 99.7%
2019 69.85 75th 361 79.2%
2022 92.56 13th 410 96.8%
2023 99.70 4th 424 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluewater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.89 1st 395 99.7%
2023 97.24 19th 388 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluewater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.73 19th 412 95.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bluewater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.07 33rd 99 66.7%
2023 99.41 2nd 92 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bluewater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.17 104th 325 68.0%
2023 99.14 13th 411 96.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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Enrollment information for Bluewater Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 93 0 0 11 34 n/a n/a 0 138
1991 79 0 0 7 46 n/a n/a 0 132
1992 79 0 0 11 38 n/a n/a 0 128
1993 69 0 0 12 36 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 62 0 0 15 44 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 73 0 0 14 44 n/a n/a 0 131
1996 73 0 0 14 44 n/a n/a 0 131
1997 82 0 0 17 43 n/a n/a 0 142
1998 82 0 0 19 37 n/a n/a 0 138
1999 68 1 0 18 33 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 61 2 1 15 43 n/a n/a 0 122
2001 58 0 0 17 36 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 50 0 0 20 35 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 50 0 0 20 35 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 53 0 0 12 32 n/a n/a 0 97
2005 42 0 0 15 20 n/a n/a 0 77
2006 43 0 0 8 19 n/a n/a 0 70
2007 42 3 0 6 19 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 43 1 0 7 17 n/a n/a 0 68
2009 38 0 0 7 20 n/a n/a 0 65
2010 41 0 0 8 12 0 0 0 61
2011 45 0 0 6 13 0 1 0 65
2012 53 0 0 11 21 0 4 0 89
2013 72 0 0 12 23 0 6 0 113
2014 53 0 0 14 22 0 4 0 93
2015 53 1 0 26 31 0 4 0 115
2016 53 0 0 20 32 0 3 0 108
2017 54 0 0 22 33 0 4 0 113
2018 36 1 0 24 33 0 2 0 96
2019 45 0 0 23 26 0 1 0 95
2020 37 0 0 24 25 0 1 0 87
2021 22 0 0 21 29 0 1 0 73
2022 28 2 0 15 28 0 0 0 73
2023 25 2 0 18 25 0 0 0 70

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 Bluewater Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 138 7.6 18.1 n/a
1991 132 6.6 20.0 n/a
1992 128 7.6 16.8 n/a
1993 117 6.0 19.5 n/a
1994 121 6.5 18.6 n/a
1995 131 8.5 15.4 n/a
1996 131 8.5 15.4 n/a
1997 142 9.0 15.8 n/a
1998 138 8.5 16.2 n/a
1999 120 8.0 15.0 78.3
2000 122 9.5 12.8 85.2
2001 111 8.5 13.1 86.5
2002 105 8.0 13.1 83.8
2003 105 8.0 13.1 83.8
2004 97 8.0 12.1 93.8
2005 77 9.0 8.6 90.9
2006 70 7.6 9.2 61.4
2007 70 8.0 8.8 68.6
2008 68 6.5 10.5 66.2
2009 65 7.0 9.3 76.9
2010 61 6.0 10.1 75.4
2011 65 5.4 12.0 75.4
2012 89 6.8 12.9 59.6
2013 113 7.3 15.3 67.3
2014 93 7.4 12.5 62.4
2015 115 7.0 16.4 40
2016 108 8.0 13.5 100
2017 113 7.4 15.2 98.2
2018 96 7.8 12.2 100
2019 95 6.8 13.8 100
2020 87 7.2 12.0 100
2021 73 6.2 11.6 100
2022 73 9.9 7.3 100
2023 70 8.5 8.2 100

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 Bluewater Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 138 7.6 18.1 n/a
1991 132 6.6 20.0 n/a
1992 128 7.6 16.8 n/a
1993 117 6.0 19.5 n/a
1994 121 6.5 18.6 n/a
1995 131 8.5 15.4 n/a
1996 131 8.5 15.4 n/a
1997 142 9.0 15.8 n/a
1998 138 8.5 16.2 n/a
1999 120 8.0 15.0 78.3
2000 122 9.5 12.8 85.2
2001 111 8.5 13.1 86.5
2002 105 8.0 13.1 83.8
2003 105 8.0 13.1 83.8
2004 97 8.0 12.1 93.8
2005 77 9.0 8.6 90.9
2006 70 7.6 9.2 61.4
2007 70 8.0 8.8 68.6
2008 68 6.5 10.5 66.2
2009 65 7.0 9.3 76.9
2010 61 6.0 10.1 75.4
2011 65 5.4 12.0 75.4
2012 89 6.8 12.9 59.6
2013 113 7.3 15.3 67.3
2014 93 7.4 12.5 62.4
2015 115 7.0 16.4 40
2016 108 8.0 13.5 100
2017 113 7.4 15.2 98.2
2018 96 7.8 12.2 100
2019 95 6.8 13.8 100
2020 87 7.2 12.0 100
2021 73 6.2 11.6 100
2022 73 9.9 7.3 100
2023 70 8.5 8.2 100

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 Bluewater Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,064

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluewater Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 17th of 433 Elementary schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary)2164.3
 43.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Grants-Cibola County Schools)2325.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluewater Elementary)2142.9
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grants-Cibola County Schools)2712.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary)4244.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Grants-Cibola County Schools)2533.9
 8.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary)5945.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Grants-Cibola County Schools)2730.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluewater Elementary)5954.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grants-Cibola County Schools)2226.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Bluewater Elementary)7350
 23%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Grants-Cibola County Schools)3131.8
 0.8%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bluewater Elementary)7350
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grants-Cibola County Schools)2033.6
 13.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9570
 26.3%
African American02
American Indian2625
 3.8%
Asian00
Hispanic2318
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4525
 44.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluewater Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended Bluewater Elementary.

Students at Bluewater Elementary are 36% White, 36% American Indian, 26% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Bluewater Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Alamitos Middle
High : Grants High

Yes! Bluewater Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.


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