Bataan Elementary vs Judy Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 503 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bataan Elementary
Deming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Judy Nelson Elementary
Kirtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students
| Measure | Bataan Elementary Deming, New Mexico | Judy Nelson Elementary Kirtland, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 416 | #144 of 416 |
| National rank | #42988 of 50,301 | #39970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 487 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Deming | Kirtland |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Judy Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 22.9).
- •Judy Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Judy Nelson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Bataan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Bataan Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Bataan Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 486.
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 Bataan Elementary better than Judy Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Judy Nelson Elementary ranks higher (27.7 vs 22.9 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 Bataan Elementary and Judy Nelson Elementary?
About 503 km in a straight line, between Deming and Kirtland in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bataan Elementary: 487. Judy Nelson Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bataan Elementary and Judy Nelson Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Bataan Elementary is 199th of 416 and Judy Nelson Elementary is 144th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).