- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350237001061 · Santa Fe, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.1:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo 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 354
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo
354 students
What this shows Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo compares
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,388
- 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 other 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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.