- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Salazar Elementary grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 350237000550 · Santa Fe, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 18.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Salazar Elementary grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Salazar 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 282
Salazar Elementary
282 students
What this shows Salazar Elementary reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salazar Elementary compares
Salazar Elementary 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 | 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 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
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,388
- 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 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 (~282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.