Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, El Dorado Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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El Dorado Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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El Dorado Community School's student population of 392 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
El Dorado Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado Community School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
42%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is El Dorado Community School's ranking?
El Dorado Community School is ranked #44 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are El Dorado Community School often compared to?
El Dorado Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood-gormley Elementary School, Atalaya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Community School?
392 students attend El Dorado Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of El Dorado Community School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Dorado Community School?
El Dorado Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Dorado Community School offer ?
El Dorado Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Dorado Community School part of?
El Dorado Community School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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