Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dixon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Dixon Elementary School's student population of 60 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mission of Dixon Elementary School is to help students achieve social and academic growth, which will empower all students to meet the choices and challenges of the twenty-first century.
Dixon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
70%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dixon Elementary School's ranking?
Dixon Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
60 students attend Dixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dixon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School offer ?
Dixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?
Dixon Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.
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