Esperanza Elementary is a public school in Farmington, New Mexico, which is in a small city. Esperanza Elementary has 449 students and serves grades K–5. Twenty-one percent of students at Esperanza Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and twenty-nine percent did the same in reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 13:1, which is better than the district's. This school has a small but very qualified staff. The school employs 34 fully certified full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor who works the same hours. Their combined knowledge helps ensure high-quality teaching and individualized attention for each student. The school has an 86% certification rate, which shows that it is serious about meeting professional standards and making sure that students can learn in a safe, academic environment. There are 49% female students and 51% male students at the school. 65% of the students at the school come from families with low incomes. In New Mexico, Esperanza Elementary is the 216th best elementary school. Schools are ranked based on how well their students do on state-mandated tests, how many students graduate, and how well they get their students ready for high school.