La Mesa Elementary vs Vado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 329 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Vado Elementary
Vado · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
| Measure | La Mesa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Vado Elementary Vado, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 416 | #154 of 416 |
| National rank | #47191 of 50,301 | #40500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 415 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Albuquerque | Vado |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 15.9).
- •Vado Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Vado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •La Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 100%).
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 La Mesa Elementary better than Vado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vado Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 15.9 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 La Mesa Elementary and Vado Elementary?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Vado in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Elementary: 415. Vado Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Elementary and Vado Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Mesa Elementary is 312th of 416 and Vado Elementary is 154th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).