- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Fe, NM
Early College Opportunities
Federal NCES profile for Early College Opportunities, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350237001120
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College Opportunities earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College Opportunities has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Opportunities ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Early College Opportunities grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350237001120 · Santa Fe, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Early College Opportunities grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Early College Opportunities 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 137
Early College Opportunities
137 students
What this shows Early College Opportunities reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College Opportunities compares
Early College Opportunities 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.1%
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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
White 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Early College Opportunities is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Early College Opportunities Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College Opportunities'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 high 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College Opportunities
How many students attend Early College Opportunities?
Early College Opportunities has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Opportunities?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Opportunities is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Early College Opportunities?
100.0% of students at Early College Opportunities are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Opportunities?
The largest demographic group at Early College Opportunities is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Opportunities?
Early College Opportunities has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Early College Opportunities rank among high schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Opportunities ranks #1 of 6 high 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 high schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Early College Opportunities, 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.