Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, El Dorado Community School ranks in the top 10% 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 53% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: El Dorado Community School serves the southeastern part of Santa Fe, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 270.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.5 miles.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
El Dorado Community School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
El Dorado Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 796 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
#44 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-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 El Dorado Community School's ranking?
El Dorado Community School is ranked #44 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, Atalaya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Community School?
432 students attend El Dorado Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of El Dorado Community School students are White, 38% 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 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado Community School offer ?
El Dorado Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Dorado Community School part of?
El Dorado Community School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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