Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wood-gormley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood-gormley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wood-gormley Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wood-gormley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood-gormley Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#19 out of 217 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
37%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
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
15%
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 Wood-gormley Elementary School's ranking?
Wood-gormley Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Wood-gormley Elementary School often compared to?
Wood-gormley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acequia Madre Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Wood-gormley Elementary School?
292 students attend Wood-gormley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wood-gormley Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood-gormley Elementary School?
Wood-gormley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wood-gormley Elementary School offer ?
Wood-gormley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wood-gormley Elementary School part of?
Wood-gormley Elementary School is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.
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