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Elementary· 18 schools in district

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

1520 N. BRECKON, HOBBS, NM 88240HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
421
Students
Total enrolled
$15,888
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 421 students in grades PK–05 in HOBBS, New Mexico.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,888 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in HOBBS, New Mexico, serving grades PK–05 with 421 students. The district invests $15,888 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

421
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution214 male · 207 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 421 students
Student Composition
13%
82%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino82%
Black3%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350126000356

Academic Outcomes at TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88240

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,888Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,888
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,991
Student Support$3,019
Administration$1,907
Operations$2,383
Other$1,589
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,888 spent per student, an estimated $7,038 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
32%
State government
58.5%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYMURRAY ELEMENTARYSTONE ELEMENTARYMILLS ELEMENTARY
+8 more
↓
Middle
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLHIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLHEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
HOBBS HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyLea County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)433-2000
NCES ID: 350126000356
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOBBS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
High
HOBBS HIGH
2,216 students · 09–12
● 46 opp100% FRL
Mid
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
843 students · 06–09
● 46 opp100% FRL
Mid
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
840 students · 06–08
● 46 opp100% FRL
Other
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH
772 students · 09–10
● 46 opp100% FRL
Mid
HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL
606 students · 06–08
● 46 opp100% FRL
Elem
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY
519 students · KG–05
● 46 opp100% FRL
Elem
MURRAY ELEMENTARY
458 students · PK–05
● 46 opp100% FRL
Elem
STONE ELEMENTARY
404 students · PK–05
● 46 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1520 N. BRECKON, HOBBS, NM 88240
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.