Wood-Gormley Elementary

Public K-6

 141 East Booth St
       Santa Fe, NM  87505


(505) 467-4800

District: Santa Fe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,242 Help


Students who attend Wood-Gormley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Milagro Middle
High:    Santa Fe Engage

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Hispanic:
37.4%
Asian:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Compare Details Wood-Gormley Elementary ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Hispanic (37.4%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Santa Fe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood-Gormley Elementary is 13.9. 12 elementary schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood-Gormley Elementary is $9,242. 15 elementary schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wood-Gormley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood-Gormley Elementary 13th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Wood-Gormley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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Santa Fe Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Wood-Gormley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 96.14 12th 389 96.9%
2006 94.88 13th 390 96.7%
2007 92.61 18th 398 95.5%
2008 93.78 13th 405 96.8%
2009 90.77 21st 411 94.9%
2010 89.15 22nd 419 94.7%
2011 94.91 15th 402 96.3%
2012 97.70 4th 398 99.0%
2013 98.67 1st 412 99.8%
2014 97.61 1st 442 99.8%
2015 99.65 2nd 421 99.5%
2016 99.63 2nd 410 99.5%
2017 98.08 3rd 374 99.2%
2018 96.52 7th 383 98.2%
2019 97.38 7th 396 98.2%
2022 98.26 10th 420 97.6%
2023 98.91 13th 433 97.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.85 7th 132 94.7%
2023 68.18 48th 165 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.73 2nd 356 99.4%
2019 76.10 55th 361 84.8%
2023 90.56 36th 424 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.25 9th 339 97.3%
2019 96.45 6th 343 98.3%
2022 92.98 19th 395 95.2%
2023 97.85 15th 388 96.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.49 3rd 333 99.1%
2019 90.94 13th 337 96.1%
2022 99.14 1st 392 99.7%
2023 99.26 8th 412 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.55 16th 40 60.0%
2023 59.93 11th 24 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.21 11th 329 96.7%
2019 92.88 7th 320 97.8%
2022 91.04 21st 389 94.6%
2023 97.34 14th 393 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wood-Gormley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.18 4th 187 97.9%
2019 91.79 7th 199 96.5%
2022 95.01 5th 325 98.5%
2023 98.87 16th 411 96.1%
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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.

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Open Quote Strong principal, great teachers, very active parent-teacher organization that raises money to support music (band, chorus), the arts, PE, library and more! I have two children (2nd and 4th graders) that have had very good experiences since Kindergarten. Great teacher communication with parents. Only complaint is pressure to be on time (3 tardies = detention) and focus on testing that you find at every public school these days. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Open Quote Ask most anyone in Santa Fe which elementary school is the best, and resoundingly you’ll hear “Wood-Gormley.” WG is located in an affluent part of Santa Fe and even educates some celebrity children. When I moved into that part of town, I was naturally giddy. How awesome my child would be schooled at the best.

Best. Best based on which qualifications? The answer depends on your awareness of public education and how children learn.

By WG’s own admission on the SFPS website, its strong parent involvement is what makes it special and based on what I’ve seen, that’s true. Parents are always happily contributing. So, what else makes it special or even the best?

Here is where educational points-of-view may vary. Let me ask:

Is student achievement, rigorous core academics, high test scores, Nationally Certified teachers, uniformity, high levels of homework, and an overall serious demeanor important aspects of a good education in your reality?

OR

Is student empowerment, hands-on learning, experiential classes, creative expression, joy in learning, relaxed teachers, and encouragement for independent thinking aspects that fit your ideal?

If the former is your target, Wood-Gormley may be a good fit for you. If the latter describes your idea of good learning, keep looking.

GW’s principal, Dr. Linda Bassett, seems to be a finely tuned yes-man for federal regulation and district pressure. She aligns and agrees with rigorous core academic programming, places heavy significance on student performance with standardized tests, pushes strict adherence to uniform policy, and she demands perfect attendance.

Perfect attendance? Most of these children come from the well-educated, successful elite faction of Santa Fe. Rather than learning about places in a book, they take their children to these places. Rather than acquiring Spanish in a classroom, they take their children to Chile and enroll them in schools there for a few months. Does Dr. Bassett know her population? Many of these kids miss school because they’re traveling the world. She’d rather they stay put in a classroom with over-worked, agitated teachers handling more kids than the room can hold?

Uniforms. Euphemistically called “dress code.” All Santa Fe Public School children must follow clothing regulation. Think about this: Where through history and up to present time are uniforms worn? With what population of people? Well, people who need to be behaviorally stripped down and put into place. People who need to have their individuality removed and who need to be programmed to be, act, speak, and think in a predetermined manner. Is that what you desire for your child?

SFPS trains students to be just the same as everyone around them. Don’t be different, don’t step out of line, don’t grow too big. Think about the most successful people in the world ~ Donald Trump, Oprah, Richard Branson. Would they have gotten to where they are today remaining small like everyone else? In my home, middle management is not the communicated status quo. Entrepreneurship & running the show is our target. What makes a great education is a school who empowers my child to think big, to create, to generate, and to institute change, success, and confidence. A know-how to find out more when necessary. Wood-Gormley is training for middle management robots. Yes-men who do what they’re told.

From what I can see, WG is getting by on its outdated reputation and those afore mentioned parents. It’s not focused on its own population & demographics, but rather a one-size-fits all educational structure. One size does not and will never fit all.

Since when did education become such a serious job that our children needed to begin at age five? What’s the value in over-testing, grinding teacher knuckles to the bone, and being so ridiculously serious? Is this structure working?

It surprises me a place known for its creative thinking and artistic values would behold an education system such as SFPS. And it surprises me WG wouldn't have a little leeway within the confines of SFPS considering it's doing just fine score-wise.

My child will be attending a private Montessori school soonish. Hopefully before too much mediocrity sets in. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wood-Gormley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 235 0 7 115 6 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 240 0 6 91 2 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 190 1 7 99 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 204 0 4 80 3 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 211 0 6 81 14 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 238 0 6 78 2 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 238 0 6 78 2 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 241 3 6 77 5 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 220 4 17 78 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 246 2 25 78 4 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 265 4 13 91 4 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 239 4 7 106 6 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 235 3 2 117 7 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 235 3 2 117 7 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 234 3 1 113 5 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 225 2 3 118 5 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 238 4 4 127 7 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 235 3 6 125 7 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 230 4 10 116 5 n/a n/a 0 365
2009 224 3 14 121 6 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 234 5 15 129 6 0 0 0 389
2011 242 4 20 140 12 0 0 0 418
2012 237 6 21 139 11 4 2 0 420
2013 248 6 20 145 14 4 2 0 439
2014 240 2 17 140 15 2 5 0 421
2015 215 4 20 122 12 2 2 0 377
2016 203 6 28 132 9 2 1 0 381
2017 181 7 28 132 9 1 3 0 361
2018 160 7 21 134 7 1 4 0 334
2019 176 8 23 122 6 1 4 0 340
2020 156 6 23 130 6 1 4 0 326
2021 141 4 25 119 4 4 3 0 300
2022 149 5 19 109 6 3 1 0 292
2023 149 4 25 110 4 2 0 0 294

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 Wood-Gormley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 363 19.6 18.5 n/a
1991 339 17.9 18.9 n/a
1992 299 16.4 18.2 n/a
1993 291 16.4 17.7 n/a
1994 312 16.5 18.9 n/a
1995 324 19.5 16.6 n/a
1996 324 19.5 16.6 n/a
1997 332 17.3 19.2 n/a
1998 321 13.5 23.8 n/a
1999 355 21.0 16.9 9.3
2000 377 21.7 17.4 11.1
2001 362 23.4 15.5 11
2002 364 22.8 16.0 10.7
2003 364 22.8 16.0 10.7
2004 356 24.0 14.8 12.6
2005 353 22.4 15.8 12.7
2006 380 22.2 17.1 12.4
2007 376 23.7 15.9 10.4
2008 365 22.6 16.2 15.6
2009 368 22.2 16.6 15.8
2010 389 21.6 18.0 21.1
2011 418 22.3 18.7 23
2012 420 22.9 18.3 18.8
2013 439 23.8 18.4 24.8
2014 421 24.3 17.3 24
2015 377 23.0 16.3 27.1
2016 381 25.0 15.2 28.1
2017 361 24.7 14.6 17.2
2018 334 25.0 13.3 23.7
2019 340 21.8 15.5 19.7
2020 326 23.3 13.9 22.1
2021 300 22.3 13.4 17
2022 292 19.5 14.9 14.7
2023 294 21.1 13.9 16.7

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 Wood-Gormley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 363 19.6 18.5 n/a
1991 339 17.9 18.9 n/a
1992 299 16.4 18.2 n/a
1993 291 16.4 17.7 n/a
1994 312 16.5 18.9 n/a
1995 324 19.5 16.6 n/a
1996 324 19.5 16.6 n/a
1997 332 17.3 19.2 n/a
1998 321 13.5 23.8 n/a
1999 355 21.0 16.9 9.3
2000 377 21.7 17.4 11.1
2001 362 23.4 15.5 11
2002 364 22.8 16.0 10.7
2003 364 22.8 16.0 10.7
2004 356 24.0 14.8 12.6
2005 353 22.4 15.8 12.7
2006 380 22.2 17.1 12.4
2007 376 23.7 15.9 10.4
2008 365 22.6 16.2 15.6
2009 368 22.2 16.6 15.8
2010 389 21.6 18.0 21.1
2011 418 22.3 18.7 23
2012 420 22.9 18.3 18.8
2013 439 23.8 18.4 24.8
2014 421 24.3 17.3 24
2015 377 23.0 16.3 27.1
2016 381 25.0 15.2 28.1
2017 361 24.7 14.6 17.2
2018 334 25.0 13.3 23.7
2019 340 21.8 15.5 19.7
2020 326 23.3 13.9 22.1
2021 300 22.3 13.4 17
2022 292 19.5 14.9 14.7
2023 294 21.1 13.9 16.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wood-Gormley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,242

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood-Gormley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 433 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Wood-Gormley Elementary)5382.1
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)3232.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood-Gormley Elementary)6365
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)3322.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Wood-Gormley Elementary)7575
   4th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)2833
 5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wood-Gormley Elementary)6347.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)2322.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Wood-Gormley Elementary)6977.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)3233.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wood-Gormley Elementary)4779.6
 32.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)2225.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Wood-Gormley Elementary)8275.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe Public Schools)3035.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wood-Gormley Elementary)6585.4
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe Public Schools)1834.6
 16.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340294
 13.5%
African American84
 50%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian2325
 8.7%
Hispanic122110
 9.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White176149
 15.3%
Two or More Races40
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.7%16.7%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wood-Gormley Elementary

Students who attend Wood-Gormley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milagro Middle
High : Santa Fe Engage

Students at Wood-Gormley Elementary are 51% White, 37% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Yes! Wood-Gormley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Wood-Gormley Elementary.


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