Alcalde Elementary vs Velarde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcalde Elementary
Espanola · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
151 students
Velarde Elementary
Velarde · Public elementary · Grades K–6
39 students
| Measure | Alcalde Elementary Espanola, New Mexico | Velarde Elementary Velarde, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #38584 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 151 | 39 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 39 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Espanola | Velarde |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcalde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 23.1).
- •Alcalde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 100%).
- •Velarde Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.6).
- •Alcalde Elementary is the larger school with 151 students compared with 39.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcalde Elementary better than Velarde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alcalde Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 23.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alcalde Elementary and Velarde Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Espanola and Velarde in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcalde Elementary: 151. Velarde Elementary: 39. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcalde Elementary and Velarde Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Alcalde Elementary is 128th of 416 and Velarde Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).