Serving 206 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 11:1 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 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santo Domingo Elementary serves the eastern part of Bernalillo, NM, covering an area of approximately 89.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santo Domingo Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
93%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
63%
White
1%
19%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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?
206 students attend Santo Domingo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Santo Domingo Elementary School students are American Indian, 5% 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 11:1, 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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