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#483 of 864 schools in NM
Salazar Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1231 APACHE AVE., Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salazar Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below 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 7 points since 2017, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salazar 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 59Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis X. Nava ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Kearny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Nye Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 1.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Atalaya ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 272 | 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
- #18 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
Salazar Elementary is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salazar Elementary
Salazar Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salazar Elementary
What grades does Salazar Elementary serve?
Salazar Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Salazar Elementary?
Salazar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salazar Elementary rank in NM?
Salazar Elementary ranks #483 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Salazar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Salazar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Salazar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salazar Elementary has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Salazar Elementary a charter school?
No, Salazar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salazar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Salazar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salazar Elementary?
99.1% of students at Salazar 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (505) 467-3900
- 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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