Chaparral Elementary School

2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chaparral Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 <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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
214 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Chaparral Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#55 out of 217 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chaparral Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chaparral Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
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
78%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Chaparral Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chaparral Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaparral Elementary School's ranking?
Chaparral Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Chaparral Elementary School often compared to?
Chaparral Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo 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 Chaparral Elementary School?
214 students attend Chaparral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Chaparral Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral Elementary School?
Chaparral Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chaparral Elementary School offer ?
Chaparral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Chaparral Elementary School part of?
Chaparral Elementary School is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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