Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hernandez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Hernandez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Hernandez Elementary School's student population of 83 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
Hernandez 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 Hernandez 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
92%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
1%
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
86%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
10%
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 Hernandez Elementary School's ranking?
Hernandez Elementary School is ranked #668 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Hernandez Elementary School often compared to?
Hernandez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccurdy Charter School, Abiquiu Elementary School, Carlos F. Vigil Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hernandez Elementary School?
83 students attend Hernandez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hernandez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hernandez Elementary School?
Hernandez Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hernandez Elementary School offer ?
Hernandez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hernandez Elementary School part of?
Hernandez Elementary School is part of Espanola School District.
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