Fort Sumner Elementary vs Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 419 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
Sixth Street Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
123 students
| Measure | Fort Sumner Elementary Fort Sumner, New Mexico | Sixth Street Elementary Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 416 | #204 of 416 |
| National rank | #26668 of 50,301 | #43245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Fort Sumner | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Sumner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 22.6).
- •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 13.7).
- •Fort Sumner Elementary is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 Sixth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Sumner Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 22.6 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 Sixth Street Elementary?
About 419 km in a straight line, between Fort Sumner and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Sumner Elementary: 124. Sixth Street Elementary: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Sumner Elementary and Sixth Street Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Fort Sumner Elementary is 48th of 416 and Sixth Street Elementary is 204th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).