Apache Elementary vs White Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 442 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apache Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
White Mountain Elementary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
374 students
| Measure | Apache Elementary Farmington, New Mexico | White Mountain Elementary Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 416 | #260 of 416 |
| National rank | #46458 of 50,301 | #45567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 375 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Farmington | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.2).
- •White Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •White Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Apache Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Apache Elementary is the larger school with 375 students compared with 374.
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 Apache Elementary better than White Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), White Mountain Elementary ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.2 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 Apache Elementary and White Mountain Elementary?
About 442 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apache Elementary: 375. White Mountain Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apache Elementary and White Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Apache Elementary is 291st of 416 and White Mountain Elementary is 260th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).