Enrollment
282
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Salazar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salazar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237000550
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salazar Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Mexico schools.
- #16 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salazar Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salazar Elementary ranks #16 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salazar Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salazar Elementary
Salazar Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 91% of New Mexico schools and 34% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Santa Fe Public Schools spends $12,912 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students) and Capital High (1,388 students) alongside Salazar Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salazar Elementary compares
Salazar Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$12,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Salazar Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Fe Public Schools, which includes Salazar Elementary.
$12,912
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Salazar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salazar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Salazar Elementary
How many students attend Salazar Elementary?
Salazar Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salazar Elementary?
100.0% of students at Salazar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salazar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salazar Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salazar Elementary?
Salazar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salazar Elementary rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Salazar Elementary ranks #16 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.
Is Salazar Elementary a good school?
Salazar Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Salazar 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.
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