Penasco Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Penasco, New Mexico 87553 · Penasco
#413 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#50030 of 50,301 nationally
About Penasco Elementary
Penasco Elementary is a public elementary located in Penasco, in the Penasco school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 127 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 413th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 127.
There are 3 schools in Penasco; Penasco Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
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 Penasco Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 127
- 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
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Penasco Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penasco Elementary a good school?
Penasco Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 7.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #413 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 Penasco Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Penasco Elementary ranks #413 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #50030 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Penasco Elementary?
Penasco Elementary had 127 students in 2025.
Is Penasco Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Penasco Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Penasco Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Penasco Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.