James Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portales, New Mexico 88130 · Portales
#1 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#432 of 50,301 nationally
About James Elementary
James Elementary is a public elementary located in Portales, in the Portales school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 1–2. In 2025 it enrolled 364 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 1st of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 364.
There are 6 schools in Portales; James Elementary ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near James Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brown Early Childhood Center
Portales · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
332 students · 1.1 km away
Valencia Elementary
Portales · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
366 students · 1.4 km away
Portales JR High
Portales · Public middle · Grades 7–8
326 students · 1.8 km away
Portales High
Portales · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students · 2.3 km away
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
Portales · Public middle · Grades 5–6
376 students · 2.4 km away
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363 students
Sunrise Elementary
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363 students
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Elementary a good school?
James Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 91.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1 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 James Elementary rank in New Mexico?
James Elementary ranks #1 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #432 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Elementary?
James Elementary had 364 students in 2025.
Is James Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of James Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.