At a glance
Reported students
432
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
El Dorado Community School: 432 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about El Dorado Community School
El Dorado Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Santa Fe. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Santa Fe Public Schools. NCES reports 432 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 White (55.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.2%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. 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 El Dorado Community School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 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 1.6 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
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White55.8%
- Hispanic38.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.9%
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.
Ramirez Thomas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
417 reported students
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Pinon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
513 reported students
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
Public schools near El Dorado Community School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Community School Elementary · Charter · Thrive Community School | KG–08 | 305 | 6.2 mi |
| Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 354 | 7 mi |
| Chaparral Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–06 | 181 | 8 mi |
| Pinon Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 513 | 8.1 mi |
| Turquoise Trail Charter School Elementary · Charter · Turquoise Trail Charter School | PK–08 | 622 | 8.1 mi |
| Kearny Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 338 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado Community School
What grades does El Dorado Community School serve?
El Dorado Community School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Fe Public Schools.
How many students attend El Dorado Community School?
El Dorado Community School reported 432 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at El Dorado Community School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 432 students and 33.5 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 El Dorado Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
El Dorado Community School 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 El Dorado Community School in?
El Dorado Community School 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 El Dorado Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thrive Community School (6.2 mi), Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo (7 mi), Chaparral Elementary (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.