- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Acequia Madre Elementary grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 350237000534 · Santa Fe, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 14:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Acequia Madre Elementary grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Acequia Madre Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,491 students
- Capital High
Capital High
1,388 students
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Academy Community
704 students
- Nina Otero Com
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- Pinon Elementa 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- This school 154
Acequia Madre Elementary
154 students
What this shows Acequia Madre Elementary reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acequia Madre Elementary compares
Acequia Madre Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Santa Fe Public Schools reports $14,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,388
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.