Needs Improvement
#845 of 864 schools in NM
Santo Domingo Elementary
Elementary School · BERNALILLO
224 N CAMINO DEL PUEBLO, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#845 of 864
In Bernalillo
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#11 of 11
BERNALILLO
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Santo Domingo Elementary
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About Santo Domingo Elementary
Santo Domingo Elementary is a public elementary school in Bernalillo, NM, part of BERNALILLO. Santo Domingo Elementary serves approximately 220 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Santo Domingo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Santo Domingo Elementary show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Santo Domingo Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Santo Domingo Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
89% of students at Santo Domingo Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Santo Domingo Elementary — Students at Santo Domingo Elementary score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Santo Domingo Elementary Compares
See how Santo Domingo Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
224 N CAMINO DEL PUEBLO, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santo Domingo Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PLACITAS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 13.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION (rated 7.6/10, 18.1 miles away, in nearby Rio Rancho), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 18.4 miles away, in nearby Santa Fe), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bernalillo, see our Bernalillo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANTO DOMINGO MIDDLE Santo Domingo Pueblo | 0.0 mi | 4.2 |
| COCHITI ELEMENTARY Pena Blanca | 6.8 mi | 4.7 |
| COCHITI MIDDLE Pena Blanca | 6.8 mi | 6.6 |
| KERES CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER Cochiti Pueblo | 8.8 mi | — |
| San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School San Felipe Pue | 8.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ALGODONES ELEMENTARY Algodones | 11.7 mi | 3.7 |
| PLACITAS ELEMENTARY Bernalillo | 13.3 mi | 8.6 |
| PENITENTIARY OF NM-SANTA FE Santa Fe | 15.5 mi | — |
| TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL Santa Fe | 15.4 mi | 6.9 |
| BERNALILLO HIGH Bernalillo | 16.8 mi | 4.8 |
| WD CARROLL ELEMENTARY Bernalillo | 17.2 mi | 6.2 |
| LA ESCUELITA EARLY CHILDHOOD Bernalillo | 17.2 mi | 5.7 |
| SPARTAN LEARNING ACADEMY Bernalillo | 17.6 mi | 5.9 |
| BERNALILLO ELEMENTARY Bernalillo | 17.7 mi | 5.4 |
| SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION Rio Rancho | 18.1 mi | 7.6 |
| EAST MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Sandia Park | 21.2 mi | 8.4 |
| CAPITAL HIGH Santa Fe | 18.3 mi | 5.9 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE Rio Rancho | 18.6 mi | 5.4 |
| SAN ANTONITO ELEMENTARY Sandia Park | 21.5 mi | 6.6 |
| NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL Santa Fe | 18.4 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,319
Median Home Value
$235,200
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
Population
11,274
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
45.5
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| NEWCOMB ELEMENTARY Newcomb, NM | 3.4 |
| CUBA ELEMENTARY Cuba, NM | 3.5 |
| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Hobbs, NM | 3.2 |
| SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY Espanola, NM | 3.2 |
| SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY Silver City, NM | 3.2 |
| BARCELONA ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 3.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santo Domingo Elementary
What grades does Santo Domingo Elementary serve?
Santo Domingo Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Santo Domingo Elementary?
Santo Domingo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santo Domingo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Santo Domingo Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santo Domingo Elementary rank in NM?
Santo Domingo Elementary ranks #845 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Santo Domingo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Santo Domingo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Santo Domingo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santo Domingo Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santo Domingo Elementary a charter school?
No, Santo Domingo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santo Domingo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Santo Domingo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santo Domingo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Santo Domingo 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.6%
- Phone
- (505) 867-4441
Resources & Links
District
BERNALILLO- District Enrollment
- 2,852
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,085
- District Rank
- #11 of 11
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