Excellent
#36 of 864 schools in NM
Top 4% in state
EL Dorado Community School
Elementary School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
#2 AVENIDA TORREON, Santa Fe, NM 87508
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Dorado Community School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where EL Dorado Community School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$96,767
Median home value
$529,000
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in SANTA FE
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atalaya ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 272 | Compare → |
| Carlos Gilbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | Not available | 315 | Compare → |
| Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| Pinon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 519 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #4 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
EL Dorado Community School is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Dorado Community School
EL Dorado Community School is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Dorado Community School
What grades does EL Dorado Community School serve?
EL Dorado Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend EL Dorado Community School?
EL Dorado Community School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Community School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Dorado Community School rank in NM?
EL Dorado Community School ranks #36 of 864 schools in NM.
What is EL Dorado Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Dorado Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 EL Dorado Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Dorado Community School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is EL Dorado Community School a charter school?
No, EL Dorado Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Dorado Community School a Title I school?
No, EL Dorado Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Dorado Community School?
29.8% of students at EL Dorado Community School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (505) 467-4900
- Area population (ZIP 87508)
- 18,745
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 87508; 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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