Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo in Santa Fe, NM

At a glance

Reported students

354

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Mexico elementary enrollment

63rd percentile

Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

298

Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo: 354 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

15.5:1 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: 322
Teachers (FTE): 24.7
Student–teacher ratio: 13:1

What the reported data says about Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo

Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Santa Fe. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Santa Fe Public Schools. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.

Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above 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 (83.6%) and White (11.9%). English learners represent 30.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. 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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo

1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.8 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 30.7%
Students with disabilities: 12.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.6
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

White11.9%
Hispanic83.6%
Black0.6%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Multiracial0.3%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Kearny Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–06

338 reported students

Gonzales Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

328 reported students

Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

317 reported students

Wood-Gormley Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

298 reported students

Ramirez Thomas Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

417 reported students

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

290 reported students

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Public schools near Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo

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
Nina Otero Community School Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools	PK–08	629	2.2 mi
Pinon Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools	PK–06	513	2.4 mi
Cesar Chavez Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools	PK–05	290	2.6 mi
R.M. Sweeney Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools	PK–05	265	2.8 mi
Ramirez Thomas Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools	PK–05	417	3.3 mi
Kearny Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools	PK–06	338	3.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo

What grades does Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo serve?

Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Fe Public Schools.

How many students attend Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?

Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?

The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 354 students and 22.8 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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo a public, charter, or magnet school?

Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Fe Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo in?

Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo 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 Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nina Otero Community School (2.2 mi), Pinon Elementary (2.4 mi), Cesar Chavez Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.