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Edison Elementary School

501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

    Quick Facts (2025-26)

    • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
    • Enrollment: 228 students
    • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
    • Minority Enrollment: 93%
    • : Bottom 50% in NM
    • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
    • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
    • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
    • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
    <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

    Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

    Category
    Attribute
    <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
    Edison Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
    The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
    Grades Offered
    Grades Prekindergarten-5
    (No virtual instruction)
    Total Students
    228 students
    Gender %
    Total Classroom Teachers
    18 teachers
    <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
    Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
    The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
    This School
    State Level (NM)
    #523 out of 796 schools
    (Bottom 50%)
    25-29%
    24%
    10-14%
    34%
    ≤20%
    33%
    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    13:1
    American Indian
    n/a
    12%
    Asian
    n/a
    1%
    Hispanic
    92%
    62%
    Black
    1%
    2%
    White
    7%
    20%
    Hawaiian
    n/a
    n/a
    Two or more races
    n/a
    3%
    All Ethnic Groups
    0.15
    Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
    Yes
    Eligible for Free Lunch
    46%
    74%
    Eligible for Reduced Lunch
    1%
    3%
    School Statewide Testing
    School District Name
    Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
    Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
    <Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
    What is Edison Elementary School's ranking?
    Edison Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
    What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
    25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
    How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
    228 students attend Edison Elementary School.
    What is the racial composition of the student body?
    92% of Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
    What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Elementary School?
    Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
    What grades does Edison Elementary School offer ?
    Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
    What school district is Edison Elementary School part of?
    Edison Elementary School is part of Hobbs School District.

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    Quick Facts (2025-26)

    • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
    • Enrollment: 228 students
    • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
    • Minority Enrollment: 93%
    • : Bottom 50%
    • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
    • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
    • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
    • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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