Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Santa Fe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Fe El serves the northeast part of Cleburne, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Fe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Santa Fe Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Fe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4276 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Fe Elementary School is ranked #4276 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe Elementary School?
382 students attend Santa Fe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Santa Fe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe Elementary School?
Santa Fe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Fe Elementary School offer ?
Santa Fe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Santa Fe Elementary School part of?
Santa Fe Elementary School is part of Cleburne Independent School District.
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