Desert View Elementary vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
393 students
Valencia Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
370 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Los Lunas, New Mexico | Valencia Elementary Los Lunas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 416 | #359 of 416 |
| National rank | #49053 of 50,301 | #48155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 393 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Los Lunas | Los Lunas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 11.4).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.8).
- •Desert View Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 370.
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 View Elementary better than Valencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Elementary ranks higher (13.9 vs 11.4 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 Desert View Elementary and Valencia Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Los Lunas and Los Lunas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 393. Valencia Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Valencia Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert View Elementary is 391st of 416 and Valencia Elementary is 359th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).