Serving 230 students in grades 4-6, Grace B. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 18%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)29%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)22%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
60%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 18% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
How many students attend Grace B. Wilson Elementary School?
230 students attend Grace B. Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Grace B. Wilson Elementary School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace B. Wilson Elementary School?
Grace B. Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace B. Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Grace B. Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Grace B. Wilson Elementary School part of?
Grace B. Wilson Elementary School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.
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