Needs Improvement
#7966 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Santa Fe EL
Elementary School · CLEVELAND ISD
7499 RD 3540, Cleveland, TX 77327
Enrollment
866
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
866
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,966 of 8,552
In Cleveland
#15 of 15
public schools
In district
#11 of 11
CLEVELAND ISD
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Santa Fe EL
Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Santa Fe EL
Santa Fe EL is a public elementary school in Cleveland, TX, part of CLEVELAND ISD. Santa Fe EL serves approximately 866 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Fe EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,966 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Santa Fe EL show 19% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Santa Fe EL 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.
33% of students at Santa Fe EL 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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Santa Fe EL — Students at Santa Fe EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
How Santa Fe EL Compares
See how Santa Fe EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
7499 RD 3540, Cleveland, TX 77327
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Fe EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FALCON RIDGE EL (rated 8.0/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Huffman), which scores notably higher. Another option is DOGWOOD EL (rated 7.6/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby New Caney), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COTTONWOOD EL (rated 7.3/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA FE MIDDLE Cleveland | 0.2 mi | 4.2 |
| PINE BURR EL Cleveland | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| ILTEXAS BG RAMIREZ MIDDLE Richardson | 1.2 mi | 2.8 |
| ILTEXAS BG RAMIREZ EL Richardson | 1.2 mi | 3.0 |
| COTTONWOOD EL Cleveland | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| DOGWOOD EL New Caney | 6.7 mi | 7.6 |
| FALCON RIDGE EL Huffman | 8.8 mi | 8.0 |
| GREENLEAF EL Splendora | 8.1 mi | 4.0 |
| PEACH CREEK EL Splendora | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| HARGRAVE H S Huffman | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| HUFFMAN MIDDLE Huffman | 9.5 mi | 4.4 |
| PREMIER H S OF DAYTON Lewisville | 9.8 mi | 3.9 |
| TAVOLA EL New Caney | 9.2 mi | 5.4 |
| EASTSIDE EL Cleveland | 10.6 mi | 4.3 |
| TARKINGTON EL Cleveland | 10.4 mi | 5.6 |
| TARKINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Cleveland | 10.4 mi | 4.4 |
| TARKINGTON H S Cleveland | 10.6 mi | 5.4 |
| TARKINGTON MIDDLE Cleveland | 10.6 mi | 5.7 |
| CLEVELAND MIDDLE Cleveland | 11.1 mi | 3.9 |
| CLEVELAND H S Cleveland | 11.2 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77327 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,538
Median Home Value
$144,100
Median Rent
$1,001/mo
Population
37,574
College Educated
10.2%
Homeownership
81.6%
Avg Commute
44.6 min
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Median Age
28.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Fe EL
What grades does Santa Fe EL serve?
Santa Fe EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Santa Fe EL?
Santa Fe EL has an enrollment of approximately 866 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Fe EL rank in TX?
Santa Fe EL ranks #7,966 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Santa Fe EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Fe EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe EL has 19% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Santa Fe EL a charter school?
No, Santa Fe EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Fe EL a Title I school?
No, Santa Fe EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe EL?
97.9% of students at Santa Fe EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 866
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Liberty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (281) 592-8717
Resources & Links
District
CLEVELAND ISD- District Enrollment
- 11,970
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,415
- District Rank
- #11 of 11
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