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Capitan Elementary

150 South Forest Ave, Capitan, NM 88316, United States

+1 (575) 354-2239

http://www.capitantigers.org

4.0

Overall Rating

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Capitan Elementary Overview

About This School

Capitan Elementary is a public elementary in Capitan, New Mexico, serving 207 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 47% in ELA and 32% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 17 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $61,458. Students are 57% male and 43% female, with a demographic makeup consisting of 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

207

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

17 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics32%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Lincoln County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Capitan Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 40%State Avg: 34%

32%

Mathematics

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.3:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

Students per Counselor

Capitan Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$61,458

City Avg: $61,458

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor:1

Capitan Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

56.52%

Male

43.48%

Female

Total Enrollment: 207 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White59.42%

Hispanic36.23%

Asian0%

Black0.97%

Two or More Races2.9%

Native American0.48%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capitan Elementary

Q: What is Capitan Elementary?

A: Capitan Elementary is a elementary public located in Capitan.

Q: How many students attend Capitan Elementary?

A: Capitan Elementary has approximately 207 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Capitan Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Capitan Elementary - Capitan, NM

Quick Facts about Capitan Elementary
School Name	Capitan Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	150 South Forest Ave, Capitan, NM 88316, Capitan, NM
County	Lincoln County
Phone	+1 (575) 354-2239
Total Students	207
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	17
Rating	4/10
ELA Proficiency	47%
Math Proficiency	32%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitan Elementary

What is Capitan Elementary?

Capitan Elementary is a elementary public located in Capitan.

How many students attend Capitan Elementary?

Capitan Elementary has approximately 207 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Capitan Elementary is 11:1.

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