At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
Acequia Madre Elementary: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 154
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Acequia Madre Elementary
Acequia Madre Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Fe. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Santa Fe Public Schools. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.8%) and White (43.5%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Acequia Madre Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.38 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.38
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.5%
- Hispanic46.8%
- Black3.9%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Fe Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Francis X. Nava Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
163 reported students
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
181 reported students
E.J. Martinez Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
182 reported students
Tesuque Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
61 reported students
Atalaya Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
259 reported students
R.M. Sweeney Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Public schools near Acequia Madre Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Gormley Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–06 | 298 | 0.6 mi |
| Carlos Gilbert Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–06 | 317 | 1.1 mi |
| Atalaya Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 259 | 1.1 mi |
| E.J. Martinez Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 182 | 1.6 mi |
| Gonzales Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–08 | 328 | 1.6 mi |
| Salazar Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 282 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Acequia Madre Elementary
What grades does Acequia Madre Elementary serve?
Acequia Madre Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Fe Public Schools.
How many students attend Acequia Madre Elementary?
Acequia Madre Elementary reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 154 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Acequia Madre Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 154 students and 12.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Acequia Madre Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Acequia Madre Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Fe Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Acequia Madre Elementary in?
Acequia Madre Elementary is part of Santa Fe Public Schools, based in Santa Fe, NM, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Acequia Madre Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wood-Gormley Elementary (0.6 mi), Carlos Gilbert Elementary (1.1 mi), Atalaya Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.