Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Artesia, New Mexico 88210 · Artesia
#127 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#38384 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary located in Artesia, in the Artesia school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 149 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 127th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 149.
There are 9 schools in Artesia; Central Elementary ranks 5th of 8 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%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Central Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- 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 Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Artesia High
Artesia · Public high · Grades 10–12
806 students · 590 m away
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Artesia · Public middle · Grades 6–7
550 students · 849 m away
Roselawn Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
171 students · 1.1 km away
Hermosa Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
311 students · 1.2 km away
Yucca Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
354 students · 1.7 km away
Yeso Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
482 students · 1.7 km away
Artesia Park Junior High
Artesia · Public other · Grades 8–9
539 students · 2.0 km away
Grand Heights Early Childhood
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
348 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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151 students
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151 students
Alvis Elementary
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152 students
Cochiti Elementary
Pena Blanca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
153 students
Acequia Madre Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
154 students
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 30.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #127 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 Central Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Central Elementary ranks #127 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #38384 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary had 149 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.