El Camino Real Academy Community vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 370 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino Real Academy Community
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
704 students
Highland Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | El Camino Real Academy Community Santa Fe, New Mexico | Highland Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 416 | #179 of 416 |
| National rank | #48525 of 50,301 | #41757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 36% |
| city | Santa Fe | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 12.9).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •El Camino Real Academy Community does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
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 El Camino Real Academy Community better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (24.9 vs 12.9 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 El Camino Real Academy Community and Highland Elementary?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino Real Academy Community: 704. Highland Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino Real Academy Community and Highland Elementary rank in New Mexico?
El Camino Real Academy Community is 375th of 416 and Highland Elementary is 179th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).