Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, El Dorado Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
El Dorado Community School's student population of 423 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Dorado Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 217 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
40%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
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 is El Dorado Community School's ranking?
El Dorado Community School is ranked #41 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Community School?
423 students attend El Dorado Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of El Dorado Community School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Public Schools School District.
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