Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wood-gormley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 49% 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: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood-gormley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wood-gormley Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wood-gormley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood-gormley Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#3 out of 810 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
37%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
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
13%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood-gormley Elementary School's ranking?
Wood-gormley Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Wood-gormley Elementary School often compared to?
Wood-gormley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acequia Madre Elementary School, Carlos Gilbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Wood-gormley Elementary School?
294 students attend Wood-gormley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wood-gormley Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood-gormley Elementary School?
Wood-gormley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wood-gormley Elementary School offer ?
Wood-gormley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wood-gormley Elementary School part of?
Wood-gormley Elementary School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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