Ramirez Thomas Elementary School
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ramirez Thomas Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Ramirez Thomas Elementary School?
468 students attend Ramirez Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ramirez Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramirez Thomas Elementary School?
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ramirez Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ramirez Thomas Elementary School part of?
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.
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