Fort Sumner Elementary vs Penasco Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Sumner Elementary
Fort Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students
Penasco Elementary
Penasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
127 students
| Measure | Fort Sumner Elementary Fort Sumner, New Mexico | Penasco Elementary Penasco, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 416 | #413 of 416 |
| National rank | #26668 of 50,301 | #50030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 124 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Fort Sumner | Penasco |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Sumner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 7.0).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 100%).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 18.1).
- •Penasco Elementary is the larger school with 127 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 Fort Sumner Elementary better than Penasco Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Sumner Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 7.0 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 Fort Sumner Elementary and Penasco Elementary?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Fort Sumner and Penasco in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Sumner Elementary: 124. Penasco Elementary: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Sumner Elementary and Penasco Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Fort Sumner Elementary is 48th of 416 and Penasco Elementary is 413th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).