Atalaya Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 467-4400

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,644

Students who attend Atalaya Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Milagro Middle
High:	Santa Fe Engage

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.0%

White:

40.6%

American Indian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atalaya Elementary ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2^nd among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55%), White (40.6%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atalaya Elementary is 12.4, which is the 9^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atalaya Elementary is $9,644. 12 elementary schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Atalaya Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Atalaya Elementary 19^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Atalaya Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe Public Schools 72^nd of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atalaya Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	84.31	41^st	389	89.5%
2006	72.26	85^th	390	78.2%
2007	77.92	62^nd	398	84.4%
2008	66.71	108^th	405	73.3%
2009	65.51	122^nd	411	70.3%
2010	47.67	220^th	419	47.5%
2011	50.91	183^rd	402	54.5%
2012	67.59	111^th	398	72.1%
2013	78.99	69^th	412	83.3%
2014	72.70	93^rd	442	79.0%
2015	92.84	20^th	421	95.2%
2016	77.55	69^th	410	83.2%
2017	80.86	47^th	374	87.4%
2018	87.38	31^st	383	91.9%
2019	83.86	39^th	396	90.2%
2022	90.69	27^th	420	93.6%
2023	97.91	19^th	433	95.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.95	7^th	203	96.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.00	51^st	132	61.4%
2023	74.07	41^st	165	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	45.68	189^th	356	46.9%
2019	62.55	102^nd	361	71.7%
2023	67.86	135^th	424	68.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	91.50	13^th	339	96.2%
2019	88.91	19^th	343	94.5%
2022	91.44	22^nd	395	94.4%
2023	98.57	11^th	388	97.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	73.06	54^th	333	83.8%
2019	68.35	72^nd	337	78.6%
2022	80.09	44^th	392	88.8%
2023	94.72	31^st	412	92.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	76.33	43^rd	329	86.9%
2019	67.10	77^th	320	75.9%
2022	82.22	30^th	389	92.3%
2023	95.80	21^st	393	94.7%

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Rank History for White students at Atalaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	86.86	9^th	187	95.2%
2019	79.76	22^nd	199	88.9%
2022	86.08	17^th	325	94.8%
2023	97.15	22^nd	411	94.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Atalaya Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	105	0	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	199
1991	68	5	0	101	4	n/a	n/a	178
1992	83	1	0	98	1	n/a	n/a	183
1993	137	0	0	125	2	n/a	n/a	264
1994	137	0	0	98	5	n/a	n/a	240
1995	106	1	4	89	2	n/a	n/a	202
1996	106	1	4	89	2	n/a	n/a	202
1997	116	2	3	80	3	n/a	n/a	204
1998	134	5	4	73	9	n/a	n/a	225
1999	165	1	0	72	1	n/a	n/a	239
2000	169	2	4	65	1	n/a	n/a	241
2001	156	2	2	73	4	n/a	n/a	237
2002	141	1	1	84	6	n/a	n/a	233
2003	141	1	1	84	6	n/a	n/a	233
2004	138	1	0	88	4	n/a	n/a	231
2005	125	2	1	89	8	n/a	n/a	225
2006	119	1	2	89	7	n/a	n/a	218
2007	122	3	11	98	8	n/a	n/a	242
2008	138	3	8	100	8	n/a	n/a	257
2009	130	7	12	106	7	n/a	n/a	262
2010	120	6	10	104	11	0	0	251
2011	97	6	7	97	7	0	0	214
2012	92	6	6	98	12	0	0	214
2013	82	3	6	92	11	0	0	194
2014	76	3	5	104	6	0	0	194
2015	91	2	3	114	6	1	1	218
2016	105	2	2	133	8	1	0	251
2017	113	1	2	139	6	1	0	262
2018	130	3	3	177	6	1	0	320
2019	127	3	4	172	7	0	0	313
2020	116	3	5	169	6	0	0	299
2021	101	3	4	167	8	0	0	283
2022	114	3	3	158	7	0	0	285
2023	110	3	3	149	6	0	0	271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atalaya Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	199	11.6	17.1	n/a
1991	178	11.4	15.6	n/a
1992	183	8.9	20.5	n/a
1993	264	12.6	21.0	n/a
1994	240	14.1	17.0	n/a
1995	202	10.6	19.1	n/a
1996	202	10.6	19.1	n/a
1997	204	13.6	15.0	n/a
1998	225	10.4	21.6	n/a
1999	239	17.6	13.6	33.9
2000	241	13.3	18.1	27.4
2001	237	15.5	15.3	29.5
2002	233	16.3	14.3	33
2003	233	16.3	14.3	33
2004	231	19.8	11.7	31.6
2005	225	17.0	13.2	32.4
2006	218	16.8	13.0	33.9
2007	242	16.5	14.7	12.8
2008	257	18.8	13.7	31.1
2009	262	18.8	13.9	33.2
2010	251	18.4	13.6	35.5
2011	214	15.6	13.7	37.4
2012	214	17.3	12.3	38.8
2013	194	16.7	11.5	45.9
2014	194	15.3	12.6	46.9
2015	218	17.0	12.8	45
2016	251	20.0	12.5	41.4
2017	262	18.6	14.0	14.9
2018	320	21.1	15.1	27.8
2019	313	22.3	14.0	30
2020	299	22.1	13.4	25.4
2021	283	22.3	12.6	23.3
2022	285	22.8	12.5	18.9
2023	271	21.8	12.4	22.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Atalaya Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	199	11.6	17.1	n/a
1991	178	11.4	15.6	n/a
1992	183	8.9	20.5	n/a
1993	264	12.6	21.0	n/a
1994	240	14.1	17.0	n/a
1995	202	10.6	19.1	n/a
1996	202	10.6	19.1	n/a
1997	204	13.6	15.0	n/a
1998	225	10.4	21.6	n/a
1999	239	17.6	13.6	33.9
2000	241	13.3	18.1	27.4
2001	237	15.5	15.3	29.5
2002	233	16.3	14.3	33
2003	233	16.3	14.3	33
2004	231	19.8	11.7	31.6
2005	225	17.0	13.2	32.4
2006	218	16.8	13.0	33.9
2007	242	16.5	14.7	12.8
2008	257	18.8	13.7	31.1
2009	262	18.8	13.9	33.2
2010	251	18.4	13.6	35.5
2011	214	15.6	13.7	37.4
2012	214	17.3	12.3	38.8
2013	194	16.7	11.5	45.9
2014	194	15.3	12.6	46.9
2015	218	17.0	12.8	45
2016	251	20.0	12.5	41.4
2017	262	18.6	14.0	14.9
2018	320	21.1	15.1	27.8
2019	313	22.3	14.0	30
2020	299	22.1	13.4	25.4
2021	283	22.3	12.6	23.3
2022	285	22.8	12.5	18.9
2023	271	21.8	12.4	22.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Atalaya Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,644

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atalaya Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 433 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Atalaya Elementary)	47	60	13%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)	32	32.6	0.6%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atalaya Elementary)	38	51.4	13.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)	33	22.6	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Atalaya Elementary)	48	53.7	5.7%
4th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)	28	33	5%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atalaya Elementary)	48	31.7	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)	23	22.9	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Atalaya Elementary)	51	77.5	26.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)	32	33.9	1.9%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atalaya Elementary)	49	77.5	28.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)	22	25.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Atalaya Elementary)	60	62.5	2.5%
6th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)	30	35.5	5.5%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atalaya Elementary)	31	65.6	34.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)	18	34.6	16.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	313	271	13.4%
African American	3	3
American Indian	7	6	14.3%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	172	149	13.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	127	110	13.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	22.5%	7.5%

Schools Near Atalaya Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Atalaya Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	721 Camino Cabra	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-4400	271	22	12.4	22.5%	110 (40.6%)	3 (1.1%)	149 (55.0%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.9	19^th of 433 public elementary schools	95.6%		90.7	27^th of 420 public elementary schools	93.6%	8	74.0	56.0	62.0	$9,644
Acequia Madre Elementary	Public	K-6	700 Acequia Madre St	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-4000	138	12	11.6	22.5%	64 (46.4%)	6 (4.3%)	55 (39.9%)	11 (8.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.8	27^th of 433 public elementary schools	93.8%		87.4	39^th of 420 public elementary schools	90.7%	12	70.0	48.0	72.0	$11,252
Wood-Gormley Elementary	Public	K-6	141 East Booth St	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-4800	294	21	13.9	16.7%	149 (50.7%)	4 (1.4%)	110 (37.4%)	25 (8.5%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	98.9	13^th of 433 public elementary schools	97.0%		98.3	10^th of 420 public elementary schools	97.6%	3	81.0	57.0	75.0	$9,242
Kearny Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	901 Avenida Campanas	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-1800	348	23	15.1	100.0%	31 (8.9%)	3 (0.9%)	294 (84.5%)	5 (1.4%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	362^nd of 433 public elementary schools	16.4%		18	356^th of 420 public elementary schools	15.2%	6	23.0	14.0	15.0	$9,685
Carlos Gilbert Elementary	Public	K-6	300 Griffin St	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-4700	303	22	13.7	22.8%	133 (43.9%)	2 (0.7%)	152 (50.2%)	9 (3.0%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	97.8	21^st of 433 public elementary schools	95.2%		88.8	31^st of 420 public elementary schools	92.6%	10	73.0	58.0	58.0	$9,117
E.J. Martinez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 North San Mateo	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-3800	189	13	14.3	100.0%	21 (11.1%)	8 (4.2%)	151 (79.9%)	3 (1.6%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.5	263^rd of 433 public elementary schools	39.3%		39.9	221^st of 420 public elementary schools	47.4%	42	38.0	14.0		$9,516
Ramirez Thomas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Alta Vista	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-3000	420	30	13.9	100.0%	6 (1.4%)	5 (1.2%)	404 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15	395^th of 433 public elementary schools	8.8%		11.6	387^th of 420 public elementary schools	7.9%	8	22.0	9.0	6.0	$9,926
Gonzales Elementary	Public	K-8	851 West Alameda	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-3100	319	26	12.3	100.0%	30 (9.4%)	3 (0.9%)	264 (82.8%)	9 (2.8%)	10 (3.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	55.8	175^th of 433 public elementary schools	59.6%		34.8	246^th of 420 public elementary schools	41.4%	71	45.0	25.0	26.0	$10,679
Aspen Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	450 La Madera	Santa Fe	87501	Santa Fe County	Santa Fe Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 467-4500	367	28	13.0	100.0%	30 (8.2%)	5 (1.4%)	317 (86.4%)	5 (1.4%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.6	387^th of 433 public elementary schools	10.6%		23	324^th of 420 public elementary schools	22.9%	63	21.0	12.0	8.0	$12,641
Thrive Community School	Public, Charter	K-6	7300 Old Santa Fe Trail	Santa Fe	87505	Santa Fe County	Thrive Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 982-1990	111	9	12.1	25.2%	27 (24.3%)	1 (0.9%)	78 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)	42.0	28.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Atalaya Elementary

What district is Atalaya Elementary in?

Santa Fe Public Schools

How many students attend Atalaya Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Atalaya Elementary.

Is Atalaya Elementary a good school?

Yes! Atalaya Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Atalaya Elementary attend?

Students who attend Atalaya Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milagro Middle
High : Santa Fe Engage

What is the racial makeup of Atalaya Elementary?

Students at Atalaya Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 41% White, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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