Enrollment
154
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Fe, NM
Acequia Madre Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Acequia Madre Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350237000534
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acequia Madre Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Acequia Madre Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acequia Madre Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acequia Madre Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acequia Madre Elementary
Acequia Madre Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 154 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (44%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Santa Fe Public Schools spends $12,912 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students) and Capital High (1,388 students) alongside Acequia Madre Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acequia Madre Elementary compares
Acequia Madre Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 78% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 43.5%
Asian 4.5%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Acequia Madre Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Fe Public Schools, which includes Acequia Madre Elementary.
$12,912
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Acequia Madre Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acequia Madre Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Acequia Madre Elementary
How many students attend Acequia Madre Elementary?
Acequia Madre Elementary has 154 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acequia Madre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Acequia Madre Elementary is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acequia Madre Elementary?
17.4% of students at Acequia Madre Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acequia Madre Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Acequia Madre Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acequia Madre Elementary?
Acequia Madre Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acequia Madre Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Acequia Madre Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
Is Acequia Madre Elementary a good school?
Acequia Madre Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Acequia Madre Elementary, Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students), Capital High (1,388 students), and El Camino Real Academy Community (704 students). See the Santa Fe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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