Craft 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (19-20)
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
12%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)78%
60%
Black
(19-20)2%
2%
White
(19-20)19%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Craft Elementary School?
190 students attend Craft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Craft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Craft Elementary School offer ?
Craft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Craft Elementary School part of?
Craft Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
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