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#569 of 864 schools in NM
Tesuque Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Fe · Tesuque, NM
A Santa Fe elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1555 BISHOPS LODGE RD, Tesuque, NM 87506
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tesuque Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above 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 10 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tesuque 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,504
Median home value
$523,600
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87506; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Tsu Geh Oweenge Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Journey Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Carlos Gilbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 4.8 mi | 315 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Tesuque Elementary is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tesuque Elementary
Tesuque Elementary is a public elementary school in Tesuque, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 68 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tesuque Elementary
What grades does Tesuque Elementary serve?
Tesuque Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tesuque Elementary?
Tesuque Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tesuque Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tesuque Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tesuque Elementary rank in NM?
Tesuque Elementary ranks #569 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tesuque Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tesuque Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Tesuque Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tesuque Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tesuque Elementary a charter school?
No, Tesuque Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tesuque Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tesuque Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tesuque Elementary?
100.0% of students at Tesuque 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
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (505) 467-4100
- Area population (ZIP 87506)
- 16,055
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 55.9
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 87506; 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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