Desert Trail Elementary vs Sunrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Trail Elementary
Chaparral · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students
Sunrise Elementary
Anthony · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
| Measure | Desert Trail Elementary Chaparral, New Mexico | Sunrise Elementary Anthony, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 416 | #341 of 416 |
| National rank | #43574 of 50,301 | #47761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 479 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 11% |
| city | Chaparral | Anthony |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 14.8).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Desert Trail Elementary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 406.
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 Trail Elementary better than Sunrise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trail Elementary ranks higher (22.0 vs 14.8 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 Trail Elementary and Sunrise Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chaparral and Anthony in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Trail Elementary: 479. Sunrise Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Trail Elementary and Sunrise Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert Trail Elementary is 215th of 416 and Sunrise Elementary is 341st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).