North Elementary vs Yucca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
Yucca Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | North Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Yucca Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 416 | #149 of 416 |
| National rank | #47315 of 50,301 | #40188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yucca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 15.7).
- •Yucca Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Yucca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •North Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Yucca Elementary is the larger school with 179 students compared with 159.
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 North Elementary better than Yucca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yucca Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 15.7 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 North Elementary and Yucca Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elementary: 159. Yucca Elementary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elementary and Yucca Elementary rank in New Mexico?
North Elementary is 317th of 416 and Yucca Elementary is 149th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).