Capitan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Capitan, New Mexico 88316 · Capitan
#34 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#22477 of 50,301 nationally
About Capitan Elementary
Capitan Elementary is a public elementary located in Capitan, in the Capitan school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 207 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 34th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 207.
There are 3 schools in Capitan; Capitan Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Capitan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capitan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capitan Elementary a good school?
Capitan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #34 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Capitan Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Capitan Elementary ranks #34 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #22477 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitan Elementary?
Capitan Elementary had 207 students in 2025.
Is Capitan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Capitan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitan Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Capitan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.