D−
Central Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
405 South Sixth, Artesia, NM 88210 · (575) 746-3585 · Part of Artesia Public Schools
Students
149
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Central Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 61 pts below the state
- Next stop for Loco Hills kids: 6 middle schools
On the path
Where Loco Hills kids come from and go next.
K–5Central ElementaryYou are here
86 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 57.7%
Location
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405 South Sixth, Artesia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 132
Grade 224
Grade 327
Grade 438
Grade 528
Enrollment over time
144’20
130’21
148’22
158’23
149’24
Up 3.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%White 24%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Black <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.