Dexter Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dexter, New Mexico 88230 · Dexter
#334 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#47623 of 50,301 nationally
About Dexter Elementary
Dexter Elementary is a public elementary located in Dexter, in the Dexter school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 330 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 334th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 330.
There are 3 schools in Dexter; Dexter 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%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 Dexter Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 330
- 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
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dexter Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dexter Middle
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students · 459 m away
Dexter High
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students · 550 m away
Hagerman High
Hagerman · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students · 10 km away
Hagerman Middle
Hagerman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students · 10 km away
Hagerman Elementary
Hagerman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Montezuma Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Broadmoor Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Memorial Elementary
Deming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Alameda Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Rio Grande Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
Brown Early Childhood Center
Portales · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
332 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dexter Elementary a good school?
Dexter Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 15.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #334 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 Dexter Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Dexter Elementary ranks #334 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #47623 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dexter Elementary?
Dexter Elementary had 330 students in 2025.
Is Dexter Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dexter Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dexter Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Dexter Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.