Santa Fe School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 30 public schools in Santa Fe School District, serving 13,097 students. Santa Fe School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
Public schools in Santa Fe School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe School District are Wood-gormley Elementary School, Acequia Madre Elementary School and Carlos Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the New Mexico public school average of 16:1.
Overview
School District Name | Santa Fe School District |
School District Phone Number | (505) 467-2003 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NM) |
# of Schools | 30 Schools | 927 Schools |
# of Students | 13,097 Students | 343,044 Students |
# of Teachers | 896 Teachers | 21,074 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Santa Fe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 130 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #72 out of 152 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 17% | 21% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 28% | 30% |
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Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.58 |
# of American Indian Students | 288 Students | 42,112 Students |
% American Indian Students | 2% | 12% |
# of Asian Students | 171 Students | 3,835 Students |
% Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
# of Hispanic Students | 10,355 Students | 206,185 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 79% | 60% |
# of Black Students | 105 Students | 6,432 Students |
% Black Students | 1% | 2% |
# of White Students | 2,100 Students | 77,739 Students |
% White Students | 16% | 23% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 23 Students | 465 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 55 Students | 6,276 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 301 | 9,541 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 998 | 24,612 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,001 | 25,023 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 991 | 25,112 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,092 | 26,685 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,112 | 27,184 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,177 | 27,036 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,149 | 26,105 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 952 | 25,943 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 913 | 25,433 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,024 | 29,065 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 871 | 26,095 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 790 | 23,212 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 726 | 21,998 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,681 is higher than the state median of $15,181. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,774 is less than the state median of $14,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NM) |
Total Revenue | $205 MM | $5 MM |
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Spending | $180 MM | $5 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $15,681 | $15,181 |
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Revenue / Student | $13,774 | $14,837 |
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Santa Fe School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Wood-gormley Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 1%141 East Booth St10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6 | 334 students
- Acequia Madre Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5%700 Acequia Madre St10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6 | 168 students
- Carlos Gilbert Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%Rank:10/Top 5%300 Griffin St10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6 | 340 students
- Atalaya Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:10/Top 10%721 Camino Cabra10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-6 | 320 students
- Mandela International Magnet (mims) Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10%1604 Agua Fria10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Grades: 7-11 | 208 students
- Academy For Technical & Class Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10%74 A Van Nu Po Rd10
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-12 | 387 students
- El Dorado Community School Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20%2 Avenida Torreon10
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-8 | 497 students
- Pinon Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 46%Rank:9/Top 20%2921 Camino Caballos10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-6 | 529 students
- Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo Math: 23% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50%310 Avienda Del Sur10
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-2100
Grades: K-6 | 544 students
- Gonzales Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 28%Rank:6/Top 50%851 West Alameda10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-8 | 426 students
- Francis X. Nava Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2655 Siringo Rd10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-6 | 222 students
- Ramirez Thomas Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 20%Rank:5/Bottom 50%610 Alta Vista10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-5 | 483 students
- Santa Fe High School Math: 7% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2100 Yucca Rd10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 9-12 | 1,438 student
- Chaparral Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2451 Avenida Chaparr10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6 | 319 students
- E.j. Martinez Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50%401 North San Mateo10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-6 | 280 students
- Aspen Community Magnet School Math: 16% | Reading: 22%Rank:4/Bottom 50%450 La Madera10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4500
Grades: K-8 | 434 students
- Santa Fe Engage Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1300 Camino Sierra Vista10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-4723
Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
- Kearny Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 19%Rank:4/Bottom 50%901 Avenida Campanas10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-6 | 465 students
- Capital High School Math: 5% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4851 Paseo Del Sol10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 9-12 | 1,412 student
- Tesuque Elementary School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%Bishops Lodge Rd10
Tesuque, NM 87574
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-6 | 98 students
- R.m. Sweeney Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50%501 Airport Rd10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
- Academy At Larragoite Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2405 Camino Entrada10
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 9-12 | 43 students
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50%6251 Jaguar Dr10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
- Edward Ortiz Middle School Math: 9% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4164 South Meadows10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 6-8 | 564 students
- El Camino Real Academy Community Math: 9% | Reading: 12%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2500 S. Meadows10
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-2003
Grades: PK-8 | 859 students
- Salazar Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1300 Osage10
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-2003
Grades: K-6 | 268 students
- Nina Otero Community School Math: 7% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50%5901 Herrera Drive10
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
Grades: PK-8 | 775 students
- Early College Opportunities Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2100 Yucca St10
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2412
Grades: 9-12 | 134 students
- Milagro Middle School Math: 7%1720 Llano Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-2003
Grades: 7-8 | 600 students
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