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#358 of 864 schools in NM
Top 41% in state
Santa Rosa Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa, NM
An elementary school in Santa Rosa, NM where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
658 5TH STREET, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Rosa Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Rosa 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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
$41,645
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in SANTA ROSA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita A. Marquez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 63 | 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 Rosa
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Rosa Elementary is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Rosa Elementary
Santa Rosa Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, NM, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Rosa Elementary
What grades does Santa Rosa Elementary serve?
Santa Rosa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Santa Rosa Elementary?
Santa Rosa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Rosa Elementary rank in NM?
Santa Rosa Elementary ranks #358 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Santa Rosa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Rosa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Santa Rosa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Rosa Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santa Rosa Elementary a charter school?
No, Santa Rosa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Rosa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Santa Rosa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Rosa Elementary?
38.6% of students at Santa Rosa 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (575) 472-3171
- Area population (ZIP 88435)
- 3,413
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 88435; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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