Desert View Elementary vs Riverside 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 View Elementary
Sunland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
Riverside Elementary
Sunland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
550 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Sunland Park, New Mexico | Riverside Elementary Sunland Park, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 416 | #132 of 416 |
| National rank | #32659 of 50,301 | #38825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 524 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 29% |
| city | Sunland Park | Sunland Park |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 29.6).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 550 students compared with 524.
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 Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 29.6 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 Riverside Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sunland Park and Sunland Park in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 524. Riverside Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert View Elementary is 65th of 416 and Riverside Elementary is 132nd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).