Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, El Camino Real Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino Real Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
El Camino Real Community's student population of 748 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Camino Real Community is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend El Camino Real Community?
748 students attend El Camino Real Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of El Camino Real Community students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino Real Community?
El Camino Real Community has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Camino Real Community offer ?
El Camino Real Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is El Camino Real Community part of?
El Camino Real Community is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.
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