Capitan Elementary vs Nizhoni Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 457 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitan Elementary
Capitan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students
Nizhoni Elementary
Shiprock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students
| Measure | Capitan Elementary Capitan, New Mexico | Nizhoni Elementary Shiprock, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 416 | #356 of 416 |
| National rank | #22477 of 50,301 | #48075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Capitan | Shiprock |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 14.1).
- •Capitan Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Capitan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Capitan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 100%).
- •Nizhoni Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.2).
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 Capitan Elementary better than Nizhoni Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capitan Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 14.1 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 Capitan Elementary and Nizhoni Elementary?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Capitan and Shiprock in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitan Elementary: 207. Nizhoni Elementary: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitan Elementary and Nizhoni Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Capitan Elementary is 34th of 416 and Nizhoni Elementary is 356th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).