Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Summary:

Carlos Gilbert Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving 303 students in grades K-6. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Carlos Gilbert Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 70% proficiency in English Language Arts, 63% in Mathematics, and 71% in Science, compared to the Santa Fe district averages of 39%, 23%, and 30%, respectively. The school's strong performance is particularly notable in English Language Arts, where it has outperformed the state average by over 30 percentage points in recent years. This consistent academic excellence has earned Carlos Gilbert Elementary a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past 10 years.

The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of Hispanic, White, and Native American students, is another unique aspect that sets it apart from the nearby schools, such as Chaparral Elementary, Salazar Elementary, and Ramirez Thomas Elementary, which have significantly lower academic performance. Additionally, Carlos Gilbert Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its academic success and the favorable school environment it provides.


Detail:

Public K-6

 300 Griffin St
       Santa Fe, NM  87501


(505) 467-4700

District: Santa Fe

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,117 Help


Students who attend Carlos Gilbert Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Milagro Middle
High:    Santa Fe Engage

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
White:
43.8%
Asian:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carlos Gilbert Elementary ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), White (43.8%), Asian (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Santa Fe School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlos Gilbert Elementary is 14.5. 13 elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlos Gilbert Elementary is $9,117. 16 elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carlos Gilbert Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlos Gilbert Elementary 18th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Carlos Gilbert Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Fe:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe 85th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carlos Gilbert Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.47 83rd 389 78.7%
2006 60.07 137th 390 64.9%
2007 74.29 77th 398 80.7%
2008 71.91 85th 405 79.0%
2009 73.10 88th 411 78.6%
2010 68.51 108th 419 74.2%
2011 71.84 91st 402 77.4%
2012 66.63 116th 398 70.9%
2013 83.19 48th 412 88.3%
2014 85.82 36th 442 91.9%
2015 85.07 42nd 421 90.0%
2016 90.20 19th 410 95.4%
2017 85.85 32nd 374 91.4%
2018 92.01 11th 383 97.1%
2019 93.72 11th 396 97.2%
2022 88.78 31st 420 92.6%
2023 97.75 21st 435 95.2%
2024 98.51 18th 433 95.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.41 85th 203 58.1%
2023 86.50 34th 191 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.15 10th 47 78.7%
2022 43.86 75th 132 43.2%
2023 82.38 29th 165 82.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.52 44th 356 87.6%
2019 70.23 74th 361 79.5%
2022 43.56 179th 410 56.3%
2023 75.66 98th 426 77.0%
2024 56.85 93rd 237 60.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.87 8th 339 97.6%
2019 91.08 14th 343 95.9%
2022 78.69 50th 395 87.3%
2023 96.81 21st 390 94.6%
2024 97.57 19th 393 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.06 20th 333 94.0%
2019 91.41 12th 337 96.4%
2022 92.78 16th 392 95.9%
2023 97.99 17th 414 95.9%
2024 98.65 16th 410 96.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.19 30th 329 90.9%
2019 87.31 16th 320 95.0%
2022 71.74 57th 389 85.3%
2023 90.78 37th 395 90.6%
2024 94.43 22nd 390 94.4%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.34 9th 92 90.2%
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Rank History for White students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.68 7th 187 96.3%
2019 84.01 15th 199 92.5%
2022 89.42 13th 325 96.0%
2023 98.15 18th 413 95.6%
2024 96.76 15th 293 94.9%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 2, 2016

Open Quote I am a parent of an amazing school, I love what is going on at Carlos Gilbert the Education,the Enrichment programs ,the Clubs and Activities provided for each student are phenomenal. The Teachers are top notch and the front office is GREAT! Go Blackhawks keep Aiming High and Thank you for all your hard work. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Open Quote From the sense of community built through the Halloween Carnival to the after school programs which are free (chess, knitting, archery, rosetta stone), I appreciate the fun that happens outside of the standard school day. The secretary smiles at me whenever I walk in, other parents say hello, the teachers are involved. My kids love coming to school, I feel secure knowing they are in good hands. Carlos Gilbert is a school that keeps striving to get better year after year. They are the epitome of joyful learning - everything a school should be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carlos Gilbert Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 141 1 2 142 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 161 3 3 145 10 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 168 3 2 122 10 n/a n/a 0 305
1993 151 4 1 103 9 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 142 1 0 109 11 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 135 0 0 107 14 n/a n/a 0 256
1996 135 0 0 107 14 n/a n/a 0 256
1997 129 1 0 95 11 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 149 1 0 114 13 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 134 3 0 118 12 n/a n/a 0 267
2000 120 7 2 132 14 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 109 3 1 142 17 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 92 3 1 153 14 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 92 3 1 153 14 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 84 2 1 175 6 n/a n/a 0 268
2005 87 2 2 174 8 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 84 1 3 170 10 n/a n/a 0 268
2007 90 1 3 164 8 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 92 5 6 162 11 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 74 0 8 165 11 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 71 3 9 188 12 0 0 0 283
2011 116 3 10 193 11 0 2 0 335
2012 133 0 8 192 10 0 1 0 344
2013 121 0 11 192 7 1 3 0 335
2014 111 2 14 190 8 2 6 0 333
2015 113 0 13 187 7 1 6 0 327
2016 131 3 10 180 7 1 2 0 334
2017 132 4 11 176 7 1 1 0 332
2018 137 1 14 179 8 1 0 0 340
2019 135 1 13 190 7 1 0 0 347
2020 138 2 14 174 8 2 0 0 338
2021 133 0 11 159 6 2 0 0 311
2022 134 1 11 159 7 1 0 0 313
2023 133 2 9 152 6 1 0 0 303
2024 138 2 14 153 7 1 0 0 315

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 Carlos Gilbert Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 289 17.3 16.7 n/a
1991 322 14.7 21.9 n/a
1992 305 18.2 16.7 n/a
1993 268 15.9 16.9 n/a
1994 263 16.7 15.7 n/a
1995 256 18.5 13.8 n/a
1996 256 18.5 13.8 n/a
1997 236 14.2 16.6 n/a
1998 277 14.0 19.8 n/a
1999 267 21.5 12.4 24.3
2000 275 20.2 13.6 23.3
2001 272 21.4 12.7 33.8
2002 263 19.1 13.8 41.1
2003 263 19.1 13.8 41.1
2004 268 19.4 13.8 41.8
2005 273 18.6 14.7 41
2006 268 19.4 13.8 44
2007 266 16.5 16.1 17.7
2008 276 18.4 15.0 38
2009 258 18.3 14.1 39.5
2010 283 17.5 16.1 48.4
2011 335 21.4 15.6 43.3
2012 344 20.7 16.6 34.3
2013 335 22.4 14.9 35.5
2014 333 22.9 14.5 34.2
2015 327 23.0 14.2 36.4
2016 334 23.0 14.5 33.2
2017 332 21.9 15.1 19.3
2018 340 22.6 14.9 29.1
2019 347 23.3 14.8 29.4
2020 338 23.8 14.1 25.1
2021 311 23.7 13.1 22.2
2022 313 22.4 13.9 19.8
2023 303 22.1 13.7 22.8
2024 315 21.6 14.5 24.8

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 Carlos Gilbert Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 289 17.3 16.7 n/a
1991 322 14.7 21.9 n/a
1992 305 18.2 16.7 n/a
1993 268 15.9 16.9 n/a
1994 263 16.7 15.7 n/a
1995 256 18.5 13.8 n/a
1996 256 18.5 13.8 n/a
1997 236 14.2 16.6 n/a
1998 277 14.0 19.8 n/a
1999 267 21.5 12.4 24.3
2000 275 20.2 13.6 23.3
2001 272 21.4 12.7 33.8
2002 263 19.1 13.8 41.1
2003 263 19.1 13.8 41.1
2004 268 19.4 13.8 41.8
2005 273 18.6 14.7 41
2006 268 19.4 13.8 44
2007 266 16.5 16.1 17.7
2008 276 18.4 15.0 38
2009 258 18.3 14.1 39.5
2010 283 17.5 16.1 48.4
2011 335 21.4 15.6 43.3
2012 344 20.7 16.6 34.3
2013 335 22.4 14.9 35.5
2014 333 22.9 14.5 34.2
2015 327 23.0 14.2 36.4
2016 334 23.0 14.5 33.2
2017 332 21.9 15.1 19.3
2018 340 22.6 14.9 29.1
2019 347 23.3 14.8 29.4
2020 338 23.8 14.1 25.1
2021 311 23.7 13.1 22.2
2022 313 22.4 13.9 19.8
2023 303 22.1 13.7 22.8
2024 315 21.6 14.5 24.8

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 Carlos Gilbert Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,117

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlos Gilbert Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 21st of 435 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)6070.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3232.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)5151
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)3322.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)7072.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2833
 5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)5468.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)2322.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)5660.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3233.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)5038.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)2225.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)6373
 10%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3035.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carlos Gilbert Elementary)3764.9
 27.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)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 Students347303
 12.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic190152
 20%
Pacific Islander11
White135133
 1.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%22.8%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Gilbert Elementary

Students who attend Carlos Gilbert Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milagro Middle
High : Santa Fe Engage

Yes! Carlos Gilbert Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Carlos Gilbert Elementary.

Students at Carlos Gilbert Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 44% White, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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