Nye Early Childhood serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nye Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nye Early Childhood's student population of 192 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nye Early Childhood is 0.30, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
11%
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
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nye Early Childhood?
192 students attend Nye Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nye Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nye Early Childhood?
Nye Early Childhood has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nye Early Childhood offer ?
Nye Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Nye Early Childhood part of?
Nye Early Childhood is part of Santa Fe School District.
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