Overview
RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0โ5 in ANTON CHICO, New Mexico. The school enrolls 51 students. It is part of the SANTA ROSA district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ 16:1)
Intimate school community
51 students โ small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelElementary
Grade Span0โ5
DistrictSANTA ROSA
County35019
CityANTON CHICO
ZIP87711
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350240000555
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment51
White2.0%
Hispanic / Latino98.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %98%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)