Tesuque Elementary

Summary:

Tesuque Elementary is a small public elementary school in Tesuque, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with just 67 students. The school is part of the Santa Fe School District, which is ranked 85 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tesuque Elementary stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 11.6 over the past few years, significantly lower than nearby schools. However, the school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.65% to 100%, much higher than the surrounding area. Academically, Tesuque Elementary's performance on state assessments is generally lower than nearby schools and the state averages, with only 27% proficiency in English Language Arts and 18% in Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 39% and 25% respectively.

The data reveals that Tesuque Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 87 out of 421 New Mexico elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 313 out of 433 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school's performance has been declining relative to others in the state. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with White students ranking 146 out of 413 and Hispanic students ranking 159 out of 395 in 2022-2023. In contrast, nearby schools like Acequia Madre Elementary and Wood-Gormley Elementary consistently rank among the top schools in New Mexico, providing a stark comparison to the lower-performing Tesuque Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1555 Bishops Lodge Rd
       Tesuque, NM  87506


(505) 467-4100

District: Santa Fe

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,713 Help


Students who attend Tesuque Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Milagro Middle
High:    Santa Fe Engage

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  67

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.1%
American Indian:
13.4%
White:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tesuque Elementary ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 13th 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 27.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tesuque Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Santa Fe School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.1%), American Indian (13.4%), White (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tesuque Elementary is 10, which is the lowest among 19 elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tesuque Elementary is $14,713, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tesuque Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tesuque Elementary 313th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Tesuque Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Tesuque Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tesuque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 35.34 271st 389 30.3%
2006 44.12 233rd 390 40.3%
2007 51.46 188th 398 52.8%
2008 59.37 140th 405 65.4%
2009 44.40 233rd 411 43.3%
2010 48.56 210th 419 49.9%
2011 36.47 266th 402 33.8%
2012 36.08 266th 398 33.2%
2013 45.25 219th 412 46.8%
2014 51.10 208th 442 52.9%
2015 70.86 87th 421 79.3%
2016 45.08 198th 410 51.7%
2019 41.09 221st 396 44.2%
2022 43.88 199th 420 52.6%
2023 52.21 195th 435 55.2%
2024 27.87 313th 433 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tesuque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.94 161st 361 55.4%
2023 62.22 155th 426 63.6%
2024 44.77 125th 237 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tesuque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.14 145th 390 62.8%
2024 31.84 272nd 393 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tesuque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.25 219th 414 47.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tesuque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.92 159th 395 59.7%
2024 26.17 301st 390 22.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tesuque Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.71 146th 413 64.6%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Open Quote After meeting the principal we decided to enroll in Tesuque Elementary. Our child is in Pre-K and we could not be happier with the teachers, facilities and the leadership. The school is in a new phase with fresh leadership. Facilities are great and the class sizes are very small. The teachers really care about the students and we could not be happier with our decision. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tesuque Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 47 0 0 90 10 n/a n/a 0 147
1991 48 0 1 68 5 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 49 5 0 67 3 n/a n/a 0 124
1993 44 1 1 96 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1994 36 1 2 82 6 n/a n/a 0 127
1995 29 0 1 97 13 n/a n/a 0 140
1996 29 0 1 97 13 n/a n/a 0 140
1997 40 2 0 92 10 n/a n/a 0 144
1998 47 2 0 75 11 n/a n/a 0 135
1999 42 1 0 94 10 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 32 2 0 91 17 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 21 0 0 100 25 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 22 2 0 106 23 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 22 2 0 106 23 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 21 1 0 104 22 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 14 1 2 99 26 n/a n/a 0 142
2006 16 1 2 102 18 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 14 1 0 110 14 n/a n/a 0 139
2008 13 5 0 106 13 n/a n/a 0 137
2009 16 1 0 104 17 n/a n/a 0 138
2010 17 2 0 125 13 0 0 0 157
2011 12 2 0 119 13 0 0 0 146
2012 22 0 0 114 14 0 0 0 150
2013 20 0 0 90 9 0 0 0 119
2014 16 0 0 81 7 0 0 0 104
2015 11 2 0 77 15 0 0 0 105
2016 13 1 0 79 17 0 0 0 110
2017 11 1 0 71 21 0 0 0 104
2018 13 0 0 72 13 0 0 0 98
2019 13 2 0 78 11 0 0 0 104
2020 14 1 0 80 10 0 0 0 105
2021 9 1 0 66 14 0 0 0 90
2022 9 1 0 48 11 0 0 0 69
2023 8 1 0 49 9 0 0 0 67

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 Tesuque Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 147 9.7 15.1 n/a
1991 122 8.5 14.3 n/a
1992 124 11.1 11.1 n/a
1993 142 9.5 14.9 n/a
1994 127 10.0 12.7 n/a
1995 140 9.0 15.6 n/a
1996 140 9.0 15.6 n/a
1997 144 8.9 16.2 n/a
1998 135 8.5 15.9 n/a
1999 147 7.8 18.8 57.8
2000 142 9.7 14.6 57
2001 146 12.3 11.9 65.8
2002 153 10.4 14.7 54.9
2003 153 10.4 14.7 54.9
2004 148 10.4 14.2 65.5
2005 142 11.6 12.2 68.3
2006 139 11.3 12.3 71.2
2007 139 10.5 13.2 66.9
2008 137 9.7 14.1 76.6
2009 138 9.7 14.2 74.6
2010 157 10.6 14.8 82.2
2011 146 9.7 15.0 84.9
2012 150 10.7 14.0 79.3
2013 119 11.2 10.6 68.1
2014 104 9.5 10.9 77.9
2015 105 10.0 10.5 81
2016 110 11.0 10.0 100
2017 104 9.5 10.9 100
2018 98 9.9 9.8 100
2019 104 8.6 12.0 100
2020 105 8.9 11.7 99
2021 90 7.7 11.6 98.9
2022 69 7.5 9.2 95.7
2023 67 6.6 10.0 100

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 Tesuque Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 147 9.7 15.1 n/a
1991 122 8.5 14.3 n/a
1992 124 11.1 11.1 n/a
1993 142 9.5 14.9 n/a
1994 127 10.0 12.7 n/a
1995 140 9.0 15.6 n/a
1996 140 9.0 15.6 n/a
1997 144 8.9 16.2 n/a
1998 135 8.5 15.9 n/a
1999 147 7.8 18.8 57.8
2000 142 9.7 14.6 57
2001 146 12.3 11.9 65.8
2002 153 10.4 14.7 54.9
2003 153 10.4 14.7 54.9
2004 148 10.4 14.2 65.5
2005 142 11.6 12.2 68.3
2006 139 11.3 12.3 71.2
2007 139 10.5 13.2 66.9
2008 137 9.7 14.1 76.6
2009 138 9.7 14.2 74.6
2010 157 10.6 14.8 82.2
2011 146 9.7 15.0 84.9
2012 150 10.7 14.0 79.3
2013 119 11.2 10.6 68.1
2014 104 9.5 10.9 77.9
2015 105 10.0 10.5 81
2016 110 11.0 10.0 100
2017 104 9.5 10.9 100
2018 98 9.9 9.8 100
2019 104 8.6 12.0 100
2020 105 8.9 11.7 99
2021 90 7.7 11.6 98.9
2022 69 7.5 9.2 95.7
2023 67 6.6 10.0 100

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 Tesuque Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tesuque Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 435 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Tesuque Elementary)3630.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2833
 5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tesuque Elementary)2130.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)2322.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10467
 35.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian119
 18.2%
Asian00
Hispanic7849
 37.2%
Pacific Islander00
White138
 38.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 67 students attended Tesuque Elementary.

Students at Tesuque Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 13% American Indian, 12% White, 1% African American.

Students who attend Tesuque Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milagro Middle
High : Santa Fe Engage

Tesuque Elementary ranks 313th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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