Dora Elementary vs Fort Sumner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Elementary
Dora · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
126 students
Fort Sumner Elementary
Fort Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students
| Measure | Dora Elementary Dora, New Mexico | Fort Sumner Elementary Fort Sumner, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 416 | #48 of 416 |
| National rank | #29444 of 50,301 | #26668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 126 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Dora | Fort Sumner |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Sumner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 43.7).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Dora Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 65.3%).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.6).
- •Dora Elementary is the larger school with 126 students compared with 124.
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 Dora Elementary better than Fort Sumner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Sumner Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 43.7 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 Dora Elementary and Fort Sumner Elementary?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Dora and Fort Sumner in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora Elementary: 126. Fort Sumner Elementary: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora Elementary and Fort Sumner Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Dora Elementary is 56th of 416 and Fort Sumner Elementary is 48th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).