Des Moines Elementary vs Hernandez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
82 students
Hernandez Elementary
Espanola · Public elementary · Grades K–6
85 students
| Measure | Des Moines Elementary Des Moines, New Mexico | Hernandez Elementary Espanola, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 416 | #133 of 416 |
| National rank | #7571 of 50,301 | #38933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 82 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 82 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Espanola |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Des Moines Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 29.4).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Des Moines Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.4).
- •Hernandez Elementary is the larger school with 85 students compared with 82.
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 Des Moines Elementary better than Hernandez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Des Moines Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 29.4 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 Des Moines Elementary and Hernandez Elementary?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Espanola in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Moines Elementary: 82. Hernandez Elementary: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Moines Elementary and Hernandez Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Des Moines Elementary is 4th of 416 and Hernandez Elementary is 133rd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).