Longfellow Elementary vs Zia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Raton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
235 students
Zia Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Raton, New Mexico | Zia Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 416 | #138 of 416 |
| National rank | #37683 of 50,301 | #39375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Raton | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 28.8).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 100%).
- •Zia Elementary is the larger school with 236 students compared with 235.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Zia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.8 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 Longfellow Elementary and Zia Elementary?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Raton and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 235. Zia Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Zia Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Longfellow Elementary is 120th of 416 and Zia Elementary is 138th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).