Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlos Gilbert Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 810 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
50%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Gilbert Elementary School's ranking?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Carlos Gilbert Elementary School often compared to?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood-gormley Elementary School, Gonzales Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlos Gilbert Elementary School?
303 students attend Carlos Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carlos Gilbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos Gilbert Elementary School?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlos Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carlos Gilbert Elementary School part of?
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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