El Capitan Elementary vs Roswell High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.9 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
Roswell High
Roswell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | El Capitan Elementary Roswell, New Mexico | Roswell High Roswell, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 416 | #150 of 156 |
| National rank | #39855 of 50,301 | #16741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 4% |
| city | Roswell | Roswell |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 7.8).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 4%).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Roswell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.4).
- •Roswell High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 380.
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 Roswell High?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan Elementary ranks higher (27.9 vs 7.8 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 Roswell High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Roswell and Roswell in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan Elementary: 380. Roswell High: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan Elementary and Roswell High rank in New Mexico?
El Capitan Elementary is 143rd of 416 and Roswell High is 150th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).