Harrison Schmitt Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Silver City, New Mexico 88061 · Silver City
#192 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#42358 of 50,301 nationally
About Harrison Schmitt Elementary
Harrison Schmitt Elementary is a public elementary located in Silver City, in the Silver City school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 1–6. In 2025 it enrolled 337 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 192nd of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 337.
There are 8 schools in Silver City; Harrison Schmitt Elementary ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- 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 Harrison Schmitt Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 337
- 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
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harrison Schmitt Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sixth Street Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
123 students · 2.5 km away
Aldo Leopold Charter
Silver City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
201 students · 3.0 km away
Jose Barrios Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
199 students · 3.6 km away
G.w.stout Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
334 students · 4.8 km away
Silver Scholars Academy
Silver City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
43 students · 5.3 km away
Silver High
Silver City · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students · 5.4 km away
La Plata Middle
Silver City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
259 students · 5.6 km away
Central Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
133 students · 12 km away
Cobre High
Bayard · Public high · Grades 9–12
257 students · 13 km away
Snell Middle
Bayard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
201 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Mission Avenue Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Sandia Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
North Valley Elementary
San Miguel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
Kearny Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
Gov Bent Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Edward Gonzales Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harrison Schmitt Elementary a good school?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #192 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 Harrison Schmitt Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary ranks #192 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #42358 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harrison Schmitt Elementary?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary had 337 students in 2025.
Is Harrison Schmitt Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Harrison Schmitt Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harrison Schmitt Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harrison Schmitt Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.