Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santo Domingo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santo Domingo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Santo Domingo Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Santo Domingo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santo Domingo Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#791 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

American Indian
94%
12%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
62%

Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
3%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santo Domingo Elementary School's ranking?
Santo Domingo Elementary School is ranked #791 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Santo Domingo Elementary School?
220 students attend Santo Domingo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Santo Domingo Elementary School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santo Domingo Elementary School?
Santo Domingo Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santo Domingo Elementary School offer ?
Santo Domingo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Santo Domingo Elementary School part of?
Santo Domingo Elementary School is part of Bernalillo School District.
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