Nye Early Childhood serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nye Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nye Early Childhood's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nye Early Childhood is 0.39, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
13%
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
94%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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
How many students attend Nye Early Childhood?
135 students attend Nye Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nye Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nye Early Childhood?
Nye Early Childhood has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nye Early Childhood offer ?
Nye Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nye Early Childhood part of?
Nye Early Childhood is part of Santa Fe School District.
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