New Mexicoβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊYUCCA ELEMENTARY

YUCCA ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 1–5
ARTESIA, New Mexico Β· ARTESIA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students354
Student:Teacher17.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
354
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
100%+12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

YUCCA ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 1–5 in ARTESIA, New Mexico. The school enrolls 354 students. It is part of the ARTESIA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictARTESIA
County35015
CityARTESIA
ZIP88210
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350012000133

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment354
White34.5%
Hispanic / Latino61.6%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
34.5%
Hispanic
61.6%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)