Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, E.j. Martinez Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E.J. Martinez Elementary serves the northeast part of Santa Fe, NM, covering an area of approximately 17.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and some areas extending up to 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
E.j. Martinez Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
E.j. Martinez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.j. Martinez Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#531 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.j. Martinez Elementary School's ranking?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are E.j. Martinez Elementary School often compared to?
E.j. Martinez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood-gormley Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend E.j. Martinez Elementary School?
182 students attend E.j. Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of E.j. Martinez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E.j. Martinez Elementary School?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does E.j. Martinez Elementary School offer ?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E.j. Martinez Elementary School part of?
E.j. Martinez Elementary School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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