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Public other school · NM SCH FOR THE DEAF

NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Grades PK–12 · SANTA FE, NM · NCES 350001400972

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

145

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

40

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

3.6:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New Mexico other enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

145

NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: 145 reported students.

State peer staffing position

11th percentile

3.6:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in SANTA FE. It is one of 1 current school records connected to NM SCH FOR THE DEAF. NCES reports 145 students for 2024–25.

Among 46 other schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 213.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the New Mexico median of 12:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (19.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 94.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

  1. 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
94.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
100%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
2

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White19.3%
  • Hispanic60%
  • Black2.8%
  • Asian2.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.