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ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY

HWY 84/285 213412, ABIQUIU, NM 87510ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
93
Students
Total enrolled
$15,947
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 31% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 93 students in grades KG–06 in ABIQUIU, New Mexico.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,947 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY is a small elementary in ABIQUIU, New Mexico, serving grades KG–06 with 93 students. The district invests $15,947 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY

93
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution47 male · 46 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 93 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian1%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino91%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350090000259

Academic Outcomes at ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87510

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,947Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,947
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,017
Student Support$3,030
Administration$1,914
Operations$2,392
Other$1,595
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,947 spent per student, an estimated $7,065 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
State government
69.3%
Local (property tax)
9.0%
Federal programs
21.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EUTIMIO SALAZAR ELEMENTARYJAMES RODRIGUEZ ELEMENTARYTONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARYSAN JUAN ELEMENTARY
+6 more
↓
Middle
CARLOS F. VIGIL MIDDLE
↓
High School
ESPANOLA VALLEY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyRio Arriba County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)685-4457
NCES ID: 350090000259
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ABIQUIU seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
ESPANOLA VALLEY HIGH
869 students · 09–12
● 32 opp100% FRL
Mid
CARLOS F. VIGIL MIDDLE
444 students · 07–08
● 32 opp100% FRL
Elem
EUTIMIO SALAZAR ELEMENTARY
331 students · PK–06
● 32 opp100% FRL
Elem
JAMES RODRIGUEZ ELEMENTARY
248 students · 01–06
● 32 opp100% FRL
Elem
TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY
210 students · KG–06
● 32 opp100% FRL
Elem
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY
208 students · KG–06
● 31 opp100% FRL
Elem
ALCALDE ELEMENTARY
153 students · PK–06
● 43 opp100% FRL
Elem
CHIMAYO ELEMENTARY
126 students · KG–06
● 42 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
HWY 84/285 213412, ABIQUIU, NM 87510
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.