- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Fe, NM
El Dorado Community School
Federal NCES profile for El Dorado Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350237000644
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Dorado Community School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
El Dorado Community School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado Community School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
El Dorado Community School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 350237000644 · Santa Fe, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.5:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
El Dorado Community School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
El Dorado Community School 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 432
El Dorado Community School
432 students
What this shows El Dorado Community School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Dorado Community School compares
El Dorado Community School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 77% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, El Dorado Community School 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 El Dorado Community School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Dorado Community School'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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado Community School
How many students attend El Dorado Community School?
El Dorado Community School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Community School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% 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 El Dorado Community School?
18.7% of students at El Dorado Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Dorado Community School?
The largest demographic group at El Dorado Community School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Dorado Community School?
El Dorado Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 El Dorado Community School rank among elementary schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado Community School ranks #1 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 El Dorado Community School, 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.