Algodones Elementary vs Placitas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algodones Elementary
Algodones · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
184 students
Placitas Elementary
Bernalillo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
112 students
| Measure | Algodones Elementary Algodones, New Mexico | Placitas Elementary Bernalillo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 416 | #101 of 416 |
| National rank | #49041 of 50,301 | #36065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 184 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| city | Algodones | Bernalillo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Placitas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 11.4).
- •Placitas Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Placitas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Algodones Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Algodones Elementary is the larger school with 184 students compared with 112.
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 Algodones Elementary better than Placitas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Placitas Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 11.4 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 Algodones Elementary and Placitas Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Algodones and Bernalillo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algodones Elementary: 184. Placitas Elementary: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algodones Elementary and Placitas Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Algodones Elementary is 390th of 416 and Placitas Elementary is 101st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).