Overview
RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in ANTON CHICO, New Mexico. The school enrolls 63 students. It is part of the SANTA ROSA district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
63 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSANTA ROSA
County35019
CityANTON CHICO
ZIP87711
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350240000555
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment63
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)