Very Good
#268 of 864 schools in NM
Top 31% in state
Gonzales Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
851 WEST ALAMEDA, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gonzales Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gonzales 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$81,229
Median home value
$649,100
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Carlos Gilbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Wood-gormley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 299 | 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
- #12 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
Gonzales Elementary is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gonzales Elementary
Gonzales Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gonzales Elementary
What grades does Gonzales Elementary serve?
Gonzales Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gonzales Elementary?
Gonzales Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gonzales Elementary rank in NM?
Gonzales Elementary ranks #268 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Gonzales Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gonzales Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Gonzales Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gonzales Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gonzales Elementary a charter school?
No, Gonzales Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gonzales Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gonzales Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gonzales Elementary?
99.3% of students at Gonzales 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (505) 467-3100
- Area population (ZIP 87501)
- 15,409
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 59.5
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 87501; 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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