Tierra Encantada Charter School

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Santa Fe, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 22/100 ranks Tierra Encantada Charter School #92 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,738 per pupil, Tierra Encantada Charter School ranks #103 of 141 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

289
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,738
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tierra Encantada Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 289 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Santa Fe County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,738 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 141 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Mexico compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 17.5% local, 69.7% state, and 12.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 22/100, ranked #92 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 256:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% White, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Tierra Encantada Charter School, enrolling 256 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Tierra Encantada Charter School accounts for 88.6% of all Tierra Encantada Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Tierra Encantada Charter School a distant remainder — means Tierra Encantada Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tierra Encantada Charter School student-counselor ratio is 256:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Tierra Encantada Charter School is typically wider than the Tierra Encantada Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Tierra Encantada Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 5.9% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
69.7%
State
17.5%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
92 / 98
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Tierra Encantada Charter School.

White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 0.8%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

256:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Tierra Encantada Charter School

School Enrollment
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Charter
256

How Tierra Encantada Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Mexico districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Magdalena Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Penasco Independent Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Melrose Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Tatum Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Tierra Encantada Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tierra Encantada Charter School?

Tierra Encantada Charter School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 289 students.

How much does Tierra Encantada Charter School spend per student?

Tierra Encantada Charter School spends $12,738 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #92 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of Tierra Encantada Charter School?

Tierra Encantada Charter School students are 93.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% White, 1.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tierra Encantada Charter School?

Tierra Encantada Charter School has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #92 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.