Chaparral Elementary vs Marie M Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.2 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
Marie M Hughes Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Marie M Hughes Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 416 | #295 of 416 |
| National rank | #44008 of 50,301 | #46546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 17.1).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •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 11.9).
- •Chaparral Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 417.
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 Marie M Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (21.3 vs 17.1 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 Chaparral Elementary and Marie M Hughes Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 523. Marie M Hughes Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Marie M Hughes Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Elementary is 225th of 416 and Marie M Hughes Elementary is 295th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).