James Elementary vs Ruben S. Torres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 463 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Elementary
Portales · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
364 students
Ruben S. Torres Elementary
Deming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | James Elementary Portales, New Mexico | Ruben S. Torres Elementary Deming, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 416 | #269 of 416 |
| National rank | #432 of 50,301 | #45815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Portales | Deming |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 18.5).
- •James Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
- •James Elementary is the larger school with 364 students compared with 363.
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 James Elementary better than Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Elementary ranks higher (91.8 vs 18.5 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 James Elementary and Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Portales and Deming in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Elementary: 364. Ruben S. Torres Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Elementary and Ruben S. Torres Elementary rank in New Mexico?
James Elementary is 1st of 416 and Ruben S. Torres Elementary is 269th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).