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EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

2 AVENIDA TORREON, SANTA FE, NM 87508SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
396
Students
Total enrolled
$16,964
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 396 students in grades KG–08 in SANTA FE, New Mexico.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,964 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in SANTA FE, New Mexico, serving grades KG–08 with 396 students. The district invests $16,964 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

396
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution184 male · 212 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 100 students
Student Composition
53%
42%
Asian2%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350237000644

Academic Outcomes at EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87508

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,964Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,964
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,464
Student Support$3,223
Administration$2,036
Operations$2,545
Other$1,696
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,964 spent per student, an estimated $7,515 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
57.1%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,964/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITYNINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOLPINON ELEMENTARYRAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY
+15 more
↓
Middle
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLEMILAGRO MIDDLE
↓
High School
SANTA FE HIGHCAPITAL HIGHACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICSMANDELA INTERNATIONAL MAGNET (MIMS)
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountySanta Fe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)467-4900
NCES ID: 350237000644
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SANTA FE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
SANTA FE HIGH
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● 49 opp43% FRL
High
CAPITAL HIGH
1,398 students · 09–12
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITY
778 students · PK–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
682 students · PK–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
PINON ELEMENTARY
545 students · PK–06
● 38 opp47% FRL
Mid
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE
441 students · 06–08
● 49 opp100% FRL
Elem
RAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY
420 students · PK–05
● 49 opp100% FRL
High
ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICS
392 students · 07–12
● 45 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2 AVENIDA TORREON, SANTA FE, NM 87508
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.