Desert Star Elementary vs Ecademy K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 254 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Ecademy K-8
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–8
466 students
| Measure | Desert Star Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Ecademy K-8 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 416 | #64 of 416 |
| National rank | #42999 of 50,301 | #31795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 466 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Alamogordo | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ecademy K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 22.9).
- •Ecademy K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •Ecademy K-8 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.5).
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 Desert Star Elementary better than Ecademy K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Ecademy K-8 ranks higher (40.2 vs 22.9 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 Desert Star Elementary and Ecademy K-8?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Elementary: 466. Ecademy K-8: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Elementary and Ecademy K-8 rank in New Mexico?
Desert Star Elementary is 200th of 416 and Ecademy K-8 is 64th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).