El Capitan Elementary

Summary:

El Capitan Elementary is a public elementary school in Roswell, New Mexico, serving 396 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Roswell Independent Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

El Capitan Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (72.98%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 65.23% to 94.18% Hispanic. The school has shown mixed academic performance, outperforming the state average in Language Arts and Science but underperforming in Mathematics. Its performance has fluctuated over the years, with rankings ranging from 95th to 372nd out of 383-435 New Mexico elementary schools. The school has shown strengths in supporting Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but has room for improvement in supporting special education and low socioeconomic status students.

When comparing El Capitan Elementary to nearby schools, Del Norte Elementary and Military Heights Elementary consistently outperform it, while Sunset Elementary and Pecos Elementary perform worse. The high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (100%) at El Capitan Elementary indicates significant economic disadvantages among its student population, which likely play a role in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2807 West Bland St
       Roswell, NM  88203


(575) 637-3400

District: Roswell

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,309 Help


Students who attend El Capitan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sierra Middle
High:    Roswell High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.0%
White:
23.0%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details El Capitan Elementary ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73%), White (23%), African American (3.3%). (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 Roswell School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Capitan Elementary is 16.8. 10 elementary schools in the Roswell School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Capitan Elementary is $9,309. 7 elementary schools in the Roswell School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

El Capitan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Capitan Elementary 172nd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See El Capitan Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Roswell:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 63rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for El Capitan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.30 206th 389 47.0%
2006 44.88 226th 390 42.1%
2007 36.06 254th 398 36.2%
2008 51.00 184th 405 54.6%
2009 49.66 208th 411 49.4%
2010 58.63 158th 419 62.3%
2011 57.24 148th 402 63.2%
2012 36.33 265th 398 33.4%
2013 41.88 237th 412 42.5%
2014 47.76 228th 442 48.4%
2015 46.60 188th 421 55.3%
2016 33.58 273rd 410 33.4%
2017 57.86 122nd 374 67.4%
2018 68.32 95th 383 75.2%
2019 55.24 153rd 396 61.4%
2022 34.16 250th 420 40.5%
2023 58.01 172nd 435 60.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.73 95th 203 53.2%
2023 66.56 65th 191 66.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.75 132nd 132 0.0%
2023 45.50 90th 165 45.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.48 38th 356 89.3%
2019 65.91 86th 361 76.2%
2022 40.34 197th 410 52.0%
2023 68.59 133rd 426 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.04 91st 339 73.2%
2019 50.74 147th 343 57.1%
2022 30.64 253rd 395 35.9%
2023 45.52 216th 390 44.6%
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Rank History for Male students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.94 101st 333 69.7%
2019 59.98 105th 337 68.8%
2022 35.92 214th 392 45.4%
2023 63.17 138th 414 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.78 34th 56 39.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.32 66th 329 79.9%
2019 55.71 118th 320 63.1%
2022 33.26 225th 389 42.2%
2023 66.21 120th 395 69.6%
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Rank History for White students at El Capitan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.24 101st 187 46.0%
2019 39.43 132nd 199 33.7%
2022 34.74 236th 325 27.4%
2023 52.84 180th 413 56.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for El Capitan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 278 3 5 152 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 233 4 4 150 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 216 0 5 176 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 239 2 1 152 6 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 223 2 2 146 5 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 226 3 0 165 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 226 3 0 165 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 195 1 0 159 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 207 0 1 157 5 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 186 0 0 167 6 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 165 3 0 175 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 152 2 0 168 5 n/a n/a 0 327
2002 170 7 0 173 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 170 7 0 173 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 163 5 0 173 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 145 13 0 255 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 157 6 2 242 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 137 9 2 283 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 132 9 2 286 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 138 11 4 249 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 128 11 3 271 1 0 0 0 414
2011 124 14 1 283 2 0 0 0 424
2012 129 18 1 299 1 0 0 0 448
2013 123 15 1 301 1 0 0 0 441
2014 102 13 0 301 1 0 1 0 418
2015 111 15 1 299 1 0 2 0 429
2016 115 11 1 296 1 0 0 0 424
2017 121 11 1 298 1 0 1 0 433
2018 120 14 3 309 2 0 0 0 448
2019 122 16 2 305 1 0 2 0 448
2020 124 11 2 312 0 0 1 0 450
2021 97 12 2 278 0 0 0 0 389
2022 94 8 1 284 2 0 0 0 389
2023 91 13 1 289 2 0 0 0 396

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 El Capitan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 440 20.6 21.3 n/a
1991 391 21.8 17.9 n/a
1992 397 20.9 18.9 n/a
1993 400 20.8 19.2 n/a
1994 378 19.5 19.4 n/a
1995 395 23.3 17.0 n/a
1996 395 23.3 17.0 n/a
1997 356 19.8 18.0 n/a
1998 370 18.8 19.7 n/a
1999 359 20.9 17.2 39.6
2000 349 21.4 16.3 63
2001 327 21.1 15.5 69.7
2002 354 23.4 15.1 74.6
2003 354 23.4 15.1 74.6
2004 341 20.6 16.6 74.2
2005 416 24.3 17.1 82
2006 408 23.2 17.6 81.6
2007 431 28.5 15.1 99.3
2008 429 25.6 16.8 99.3
2009 402 21.8 18.4 99.3
2010 414 22.2 18.6 99.3
2011 424 22.7 18.6 99.3
2012 448 23.9 18.7 99.3
2013 441 22.5 19.5 95.7
2014 418 23.7 17.6 99.3
2015 429 24.0 17.8 65
2016 424 24.0 17.6 100
2017 433 24.0 17.9 100
2018 448 23.5 19.0 100
2019 448 26.7 16.7 100
2020 450 26.0 17.3 100
2021 389 21.2 18.3 100
2022 389 23.4 16.6 100
2023 396 23.5 16.8 100

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 El Capitan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 440 20.6 21.3 n/a
1991 391 21.8 17.9 n/a
1992 397 20.9 18.9 n/a
1993 400 20.8 19.2 n/a
1994 378 19.5 19.4 n/a
1995 395 23.3 17.0 n/a
1996 395 23.3 17.0 n/a
1997 356 19.8 18.0 n/a
1998 370 18.8 19.7 n/a
1999 359 20.9 17.2 39.6
2000 349 21.4 16.3 63
2001 327 21.1 15.5 69.7
2002 354 23.4 15.1 74.6
2003 354 23.4 15.1 74.6
2004 341 20.6 16.6 74.2
2005 416 24.3 17.1 82
2006 408 23.2 17.6 81.6
2007 431 28.5 15.1 99.3
2008 429 25.6 16.8 99.3
2009 402 21.8 18.4 99.3
2010 414 22.2 18.6 99.3
2011 424 22.7 18.6 99.3
2012 448 23.9 18.7 99.3
2013 441 22.5 19.5 95.7
2014 418 23.7 17.6 99.3
2015 429 24.0 17.8 65
2016 424 24.0 17.6 100
2017 433 24.0 17.9 100
2018 448 23.5 19.0 100
2019 448 26.7 16.7 100
2020 450 26.0 17.3 100
2021 389 21.2 18.3 100
2022 389 23.4 16.6 100
2023 396 23.5 16.8 100

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 El Capitan Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,309

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

Impact of COVID-19 on El Capitan Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 172nd of 435 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (El Capitan Elementary)3531.8
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Roswell)3131
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (El Capitan Elementary)3112.1
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roswell)3420.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (El Capitan Elementary)4834.3
 13.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)3233.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (El Capitan Elementary)2520
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)2822.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (El Capitan Elementary)3528.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)3538
 3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (El Capitan Elementary)1621.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)2534.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448396
 11.6%
African American1613
 18.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic305289
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White12291
 25.4%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about El Capitan Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended El Capitan Elementary.

Students at El Capitan Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 23% White, 3% African American.

Students who attend El Capitan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sierra Middle
High : Roswell High

El Capitan Elementary ranks 172nd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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