Chaparral Elementary vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Chaparral · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
437 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Chaparral, New Mexico | Sunset Hills Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 416 | #248 of 416 |
| National rank | #43884 of 50,301 | #45182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 437 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Chaparral | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 19.5).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Chaparral Elementary is the larger school with 437 students compared with 436.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (21.5 vs 19.5 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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Chaparral and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 437. Sunset Hills Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Elementary is 223rd of 416 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 248th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).