- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Nina Otero Community School
Federal NCES profile for Nina Otero Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237001107
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nina Otero Community School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #22 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nina Otero Community School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nina Otero Community School ranks #22 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Nina Otero Community School shrank from 682 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 350237001107 · Santa Fe, NM Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Nina Otero Community School shrank from 682 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Nina Otero 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
- This school
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- Pinon Elementa 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- El Dorado Comm 432
El Dorado Community School
432 students
What this shows Nina Otero Community School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nina Otero Community School compares
Nina Otero Community School is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Nina Otero Community School 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 Nina Otero Community School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nina Otero 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nina Otero Community School
How many students attend Nina Otero Community School?
Nina Otero Community School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nina Otero Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nina Otero Community School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nina Otero Community School?
100.0% of students at Nina Otero Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nina Otero Community School?
The largest demographic group at Nina Otero Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nina Otero Community School?
Nina Otero Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Nina Otero Community School rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Nina Otero Community School ranks #22 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 Nina Otero 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.