At a glance
Reported students
61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
Tesuque Elementary: 61 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
- 69
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Tesuque Elementary
Tesuque Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Tesuque. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Santa Fe Public Schools. NCES reports 61 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 7th 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 (70.5%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (14.8%). English learners represent 21.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. 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 Tesuque Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 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 0 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
- 21.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.5%
- Hispanic70.5%
- Black0%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.8%
- 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.
Acequia Madre Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
154 reported students
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
Atalaya Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
259 reported students
R.M. Sweeney Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Public schools near Tesuque 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gilbert Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–06 | 317 | 4.8 mi |
| Gonzales Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–08 | 328 | 5.2 mi |
| Acequia Madre Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–06 | 154 | 5.6 mi |
| Wood-Gormley Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | KG–06 | 298 | 5.7 mi |
| Atalaya Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 259 | 6.1 mi |
| E.J. Martinez Elementary Elementary · Santa Fe Public Schools | PK–06 | 182 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tesuque Elementary
What grades does Tesuque Elementary serve?
Tesuque Elementary 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 Tesuque Elementary?
Tesuque Elementary reported 61 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 69 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tesuque Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 61 students and 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 Tesuque Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tesuque 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.
What share of Tesuque Elementary 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 Tesuque Elementary in?
Tesuque 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 Tesuque Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carlos Gilbert Elementary (4.8 mi), Gonzales Elementary (5.2 mi), Acequia Madre Elementary (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.