Nina Otero Community School vs Ocotillo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nina Otero Community School
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students
Ocotillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Nina Otero Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico | Ocotillo Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 416 | #18 of 416 |
| National rank | #49132 of 50,301 | #13308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | Santa Fe | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocotillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 11.2).
- •Ocotillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 100%).
- •Nina Otero Community School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.8).
- •Nina Otero Community School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 621.
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 Nina Otero Community School better than Ocotillo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocotillo Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 11.2 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 Nina Otero Community School and Ocotillo Elementary?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nina Otero Community School: 629. Ocotillo Elementary: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nina Otero Community School and Ocotillo Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Nina Otero Community School is 393rd of 416 and Ocotillo Elementary is 18th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).