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El Dorado Community School vs. Atalaya Elementary School

Should you attend El Dorado Community School or Atalaya Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
El Dorado Community School
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Atalaya Elementary School
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

El Dorado Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Atalaya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, El Dorado Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atalaya Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
392 students
272 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Dorado Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atalaya Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Dorado Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atalaya Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Dorado Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atalaya Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Fe School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atalaya Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Fe School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#62 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
#28 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Dorado Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atalaya Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in NM)
55-59%
(Top 5% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Dorado Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atalaya Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in NM)
60-64%
(Top 5% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Dorado Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atalaya Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)
60-69%
(Top 10% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of El Dorado Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Atalaya Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
27
31
Grade 1 Students
40
41
Grade 2 Students
37
28
Grade 3 Students
38
37
Grade 4 Students
43
42
Grade 5 Students
48
34
Grade 6 Students
44
40
Grade 7 Students
67
-
Grade 8 Students
48
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Dorado Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Atalaya Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Dorado Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atalaya Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Dorado Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atalaya Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Dorado Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atalaya Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Dorado Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atalaya Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Dorado Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
0.54
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Dorado Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atalaya Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Dorado Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atalaya Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Dorado Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atalaya Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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