Santo Domingo Elementary School

100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santo Domingo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santo Domingo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Santo Domingo Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Santo Domingo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santo Domingo Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#777 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
24%
10-14%
34%
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
94%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santo Domingo Elementary School's ranking?
Santo Domingo Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Santo Domingo Elementary School?
220 students attend Santo Domingo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Santo Domingo Elementary School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santo Domingo Elementary School?
Santo Domingo Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santo Domingo Elementary School offer ?
Santo Domingo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santo Domingo Elementary School part of?
Santo Domingo Elementary School is part of Bernalillo School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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