Chaparral Elementary vs Desert View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 371 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Desert View Elementary
Sunland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Desert View Elementary Sunland Park, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 416 | #65 of 416 |
| National rank | #44008 of 50,301 | #32659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 523 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| city | Albuquerque | Sunland Park |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 21.3).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.0).
- •Desert View Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 523.
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 Chaparral Elementary better than Desert View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 21.3 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 Chaparral Elementary and Desert View Elementary?
About 371 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Sunland Park in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 523. Desert View Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Desert View Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Elementary is 225th of 416 and Desert View Elementary is 65th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).