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Pinon Elementary School

90 Grand Canyon Dr
White Rock, NM 87547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pinon Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 1% in NM
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Pinon Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pinon Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#3 out of 796 schools
(Top 1%)
75-79%
24%
75-79%
34%
70-79%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinon Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Pinon Elementary School often compared to?
Pinon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chamisa Elementary School, Barranca Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Pinon Elementary School?
352 students attend Pinon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pinon Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Elementary School?
Pinon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pinon Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon Elementary School part of?
Pinon Elementary School is part of Los Alamos School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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