Excellent
#110 of 864 schools in NM
Top 13% in state
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2451 AVENIDA CHAPARRAL, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chaparral Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chaparral Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,912
Median home value
$484,100
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,410 | Compare → |
| Francis X. Nava ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Little Earth SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Kearny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #7 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaparral Elementary is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaparral Elementary
Chaparral Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaparral Elementary
What grades does Chaparral Elementary serve?
Chaparral Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary?
Chaparral Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaparral Elementary rank in NM?
Chaparral Elementary ranks #110 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Chaparral Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaparral Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chaparral Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaparral Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chaparral Elementary a charter school?
No, Chaparral Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaparral Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chaparral Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaparral Elementary?
100.0% of students at Chaparral Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (505) 467-1400
- Area population (ZIP 87505)
- 32,189
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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