- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Fe, NM
Carlos Gilbert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carlos Gilbert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350237000538
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlos Gilbert Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlos Gilbert Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlos Gilbert Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Carlos Gilbert Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350237000538 · Santa Fe, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 14.4:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Carlos Gilbert Elementary held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carlos Gilbert 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 317
Carlos Gilbert Elementary
317 students
What this shows Carlos Gilbert Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlos Gilbert Elementary compares
Carlos Gilbert 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 74% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 45.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Carlos Gilbert 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 Carlos Gilbert 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 | Lower 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 Carlos Gilbert 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlos Gilbert Elementary
How many students attend Carlos Gilbert Elementary?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos Gilbert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Gilbert Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlos Gilbert Elementary?
20.8% of students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlos Gilbert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carlos Gilbert Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlos Gilbert Elementary?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Carlos Gilbert Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlos Gilbert Elementary ranks #4 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 Carlos Gilbert 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.