- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Atalaya Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Atalaya Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237000537
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atalaya Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #5 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Atalaya Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atalaya Elementary ranks #5 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Atalaya Elementary held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350237000537 · Santa Fe, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.3:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Atalaya Elementary held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Atalaya 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 259
Atalaya Elementary
259 students
What this shows Atalaya Elementary reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atalaya Elementary compares
Atalaya Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 76% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
White 34.4%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Atalaya 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 Atalaya 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atalaya 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 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atalaya Elementary
How many students attend Atalaya Elementary?
Atalaya Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atalaya Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Atalaya Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atalaya Elementary?
19.6% of students at Atalaya Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atalaya Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Atalaya Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atalaya Elementary?
Atalaya Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Atalaya Elementary rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Atalaya Elementary ranks #5 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 Atalaya 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.