El Dorado Community School

2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-8, El Dorado Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10% in NM
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

El Dorado Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

El Dorado Community School's student population of 396 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

El Dorado Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado Community School is 0.55, 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)
#62 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
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46%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Dorado Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Dorado Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
42%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
53%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of El Dorado Community School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in El Dorado Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Dorado Community School's ranking?
El Dorado Community School is ranked #62 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are El Dorado Community School often compared to?
El Dorado Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood-gormley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Community School?
396 students attend El Dorado Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of El Dorado Community School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado Community School?
El Dorado Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Dorado Community School offer ?
El Dorado Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is El Dorado Community School part of?
El Dorado Community School is part of Santa Fe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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