Desert Trail Elementary vs Yeso Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 206 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
Yeso Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
482 students
| Measure | Desert Trail Elementary Chaparral, New Mexico | Yeso Elementary Artesia, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 416 | #78 of 416 |
| National rank | #43574 of 50,301 | #33821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 479 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Chaparral | Artesia |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yeso Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.0).
- •Yeso Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Yeso Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.5).
- •Yeso Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 479.
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 Yeso Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yeso Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.0 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 Yeso Elementary?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Chaparral and Artesia in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Trail Elementary: 479. Yeso Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Trail Elementary and Yeso Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert Trail Elementary is 215th of 416 and Yeso Elementary is 78th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).