Enrollment
354
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo
Federal NCES profile for Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237001061
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #12 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo has class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo ranks #12 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo.
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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo compares
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 45% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 83.6%
White 11.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo is less 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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo.
$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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo'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 other 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo's federal record.
- Compare Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo against another school. Compare schools
- Santa Fe Public Schools's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo
How many students attend Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?
The student-teacher ratio at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?
44.4% of students at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?
The largest demographic group at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo ranks #12 of 24 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 schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
Is Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo a good school?
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools. 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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo, 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.