El Capitan Elementary vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 266 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan Elementary
Roswell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | El Capitan Elementary Roswell, New Mexico | Monte Vista Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 416 | #124 of 416 |
| National rank | #39855 of 50,301 | #38027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| city | Roswell | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 27.9).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •El Capitan Elementary is the larger school with 380 students compared with 379.
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 Capitan Elementary better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 27.9 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 Capitan Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Roswell and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan Elementary: 380. Monte Vista Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary rank in New Mexico?
El Capitan Elementary is 143rd of 416 and Monte Vista Elementary is 124th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).