Lower Elementary vs Placitas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Elementary
Estancia · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
113 students
Placitas Elementary
Bernalillo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
112 students
| Measure | Lower Elementary Estancia, New Mexico | Placitas Elementary Bernalillo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 416 | #101 of 416 |
| National rank | #44789 of 50,301 | #36065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 113 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| city | Estancia | Bernalillo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Placitas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 20.1).
- •Lower Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Placitas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Lower Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Lower Elementary is the larger school with 113 students compared with 112.
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 Lower Elementary better than Placitas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Placitas Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 20.1 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 Lower Elementary and Placitas Elementary?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Estancia and Bernalillo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Elementary: 113. Placitas Elementary: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Elementary and Placitas Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Lower Elementary is 238th of 416 and Placitas Elementary is 101st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).