Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, El Camino Real Academy Community 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% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino Real Academy Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
El Camino Real Academy Community's student population of 715 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
El Camino Real Academy Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Real Academy Community is 0.04, 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
#719 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino Real Academy Community's ranking?
El Camino Real Academy Community is ranked #719 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are El Camino Real Academy Community often compared to?
El Camino Real Academy Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Pinon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend El Camino Real Academy Community?
715 students attend El Camino Real Academy Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of El Camino Real Academy Community students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino Real Academy Community?
El Camino Real Academy Community has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Camino Real Academy Community offer ?
El Camino Real Academy Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Camino Real Academy Community part of?
El Camino Real Academy Community is part of Santa Fe School District.
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