At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
Nye Early Childhood: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Nye Early Childhood
Nye Early Childhood is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Santa Fe. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Santa Fe Public Schools. NCES reports 212 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 combined / other schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 213.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.2%) and White (12.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Nye Early Childhood
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White12.7%
- Hispanic80.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- 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
Not reported as 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.
Aspen Community School
Other · Grades PK–12
285 reported students
E.J. Martinez Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
182 reported students
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
181 reported students
Atalaya Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
259 reported students
Francis X. Nava Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
163 reported students
R.M. Sweeney Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Public schools near Nye Early Childhood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 338 | 1.3 mi |
| Francis X. Nava Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 163 | 1.4 mi |
| Salazar Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 282 | 1.4 mi |
| Aspen Community School Other · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–12 | 285 | 2.9 mi |
| New Mexico Connections Academy Other · Charter · New Mexico Connections Academy | 04–12 | 1,487 | 2.9 mi |
| Nm School for the Deaf Other · Nm Sch for the Deaf | PK–12 | 145 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nye Early Childhood
What grades does Nye Early Childhood serve?
Nye Early Childhood reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Santa Fe Public Schools.
How many students attend Nye Early Childhood?
Nye Early Childhood reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 46 New Mexico combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nye Early Childhood?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 212 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nye Early Childhood a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nye Early Childhood 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 Nye Early Childhood 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 Nye Early Childhood in?
Nye Early Childhood 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 Nye Early Childhood?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kearny Elementary (1.3 mi), Francis X. Nava Elementary (1.4 mi), Salazar Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.