SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Santa Fe Public Schools is a mid-sized urban district in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, serving 11,582 students across 30 schools. The district experienced a 3.4% enrollment decline from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 with 834 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state averages. Reading proficiency stands at 41.5% compared to the state average of 46.3%, while math proficiency is 22.3% against a state average of 25.3%. The graduation rate of 83.1% exceeds the state average of 79.3%.

The district serves a notably diverse student population. Hispanic students represent 79.6% of enrollment, Black students 50.0%, and White students 15.3%. Additionally, 27.3% of students are English learners, 31.1% are economically disadvantaged, and 14.6% have disabilities.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $202.3 million and per-pupil spending of $7,380, below the state average of $7,968. Revenue composition relies heavily on state funding at 59.2%, supplemented by 32.7% from local sources and 8.1% from federal sources.

The district's configuration emphasizes elementary education with 20 elementary schools, contrasting with two middle schools and six high schools. The enrollment decline and below-average per-pupil spending present operational considerations for ongoing district management.