Acequia Madre Elementary

Summary:

Acequia Madre Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving 138 students in grades K-6. Despite being part of the lower-ranked Santa Fe school district, Acequia Madre consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Acequia Madre had 67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 39% for both Santa Fe and the state. In Mathematics, the school had 46% proficiency, while the district and state were at 23% and 25%, respectively. Acequia Madre has also been ranked among the top 10-30 elementary schools in New Mexico, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, with 5-star rankings for female and white students.

Compared to nearby schools, Acequia Madre stands out with its lower free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 18.83% to 22.46%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 13.9. This suggests the school may have effective strategies in place to support and engage students from diverse backgrounds. The success of Acequia Madre Elementary offers valuable lessons for educators and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes in New Mexico.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 Acequia Madre St
       Santa Fe, NM  87501


(505) 467-4000

District: Santa Fe

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,252 Help


Students who attend Acequia Madre Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Milagro Middle
High:    Santa Fe Engage

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
Hispanic:
43.3%
Asian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Acequia Madre Elementary ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 4th 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 93.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Hispanic (43.3%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acequia Madre Elementary is 17, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acequia Madre Elementary is $11,252, which is the 5th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Santa Fe School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acequia Madre Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Acequia Madre Elementary 31st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Acequia Madre 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 Acequia Madre Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.10 35th 389 91.0%
2006 82.79 51st 390 86.9%
2007 79.07 59th 398 85.2%
2008 73.53 78th 405 80.7%
2009 65.75 119th 411 71.0%
2010 77.14 74th 419 82.3%
2011 81.90 58th 402 85.6%
2012 91.93 20th 398 95.0%
2013 88.87 30th 412 92.7%
2014 92.19 20th 442 95.5%
2015 90.02 27th 421 93.6%
2016 96.66 11th 410 97.3%
2017 93.25 16th 374 95.7%
2018 89.94 21st 383 94.5%
2019 89.59 18th 396 95.5%
2022 87.39 39th 420 90.7%
2023 95.83 27th 435 93.8%
2024 93.07 31st 433 92.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.58 12th 132 90.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.77 29th 426 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.60 19th 339 94.4%
2019 86.34 23rd 343 93.3%
2022 81.08 47th 395 88.1%
2023 94.99 25th 390 93.6%
2024 95.54 24th 393 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.98 9th 333 97.3%
2019 81.40 33rd 337 90.2%
2022 79.28 45th 392 88.5%
2023 94.20 33rd 414 92.0%
2024 86.08 53rd 410 87.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.76 39th 329 88.1%
2022 71.79 55th 389 85.9%
2023 82.60 66th 395 83.3%
2024 84.56 53rd 390 86.4%
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Rank History for White students at Acequia Madre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.34 20th 187 89.3%
2019 71.35 38th 199 80.9%
2022 69.52 67th 325 79.4%
2023 95.30 30th 413 92.7%
2024 93.42 23rd 293 92.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Acequia Madre Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 108 1 6 39 6 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 113 0 5 37 8 n/a n/a 0 163
1992 100 0 4 44 4 n/a n/a 0 152
1993 87 0 4 42 2 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 97 3 3 45 3 n/a n/a 0 151
1995 88 4 3 58 2 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 88 4 3 58 2 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 94 3 3 51 2 n/a n/a 0 153
1998 100 1 3 53 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1999 97 1 4 46 2 n/a n/a 0 150
2000 87 1 5 52 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2001 85 1 7 52 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 88 1 8 56 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 88 1 8 56 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 89 1 7 53 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 85 0 9 55 2 n/a n/a 0 151
2006 89 0 11 57 2 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 92 0 13 62 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2008 101 1 12 62 3 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 97 3 11 57 4 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 95 3 11 53 7 0 0 0 169
2011 111 3 6 57 3 0 0 0 180
2012 111 3 7 54 4 0 0 0 179
2013 109 3 5 51 5 0 0 0 173
2014 108 2 4 50 3 0 0 0 167
2015 105 2 6 58 2 0 0 0 173
2016 110 1 6 58 3 0 1 0 179
2017 106 2 7 59 3 0 1 0 178
2018 97 2 6 57 5 0 1 0 168
2019 77 5 6 63 3 0 1 0 155
2020 73 3 7 66 2 0 1 0 152
2021 78 6 5 61 2 0 1 0 153
2022 82 8 6 55 2 0 1 0 154
2023 64 6 11 55 2 0 0 0 138
2024 76 7 8 71 2 0 0 0 164

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 Acequia Madre Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 160 9.2 17.3 n/a
1991 163 9.5 17.1 n/a
1992 152 10.3 14.7 n/a
1993 135 9.1 14.8 n/a
1994 151 9.3 16.2 n/a
1995 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
1996 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
1997 153 10.5 14.6 n/a
1998 157 10.0 15.7 n/a
1999 150 9.5 15.8 31.3
2000 146 11.0 13.3 28.8
2001 146 10.4 14.0 24.7
2002 154 11.0 14.0 28.6
2003 154 11.0 14.0 28.6
2004 150 14.1 10.6 32
2005 151 12.7 11.9 31.8
2006 159 11.4 13.9 24.5
2007 168 12.3 13.7 26.8
2008 179 11.8 15.2 24.6
2009 172 12.0 14.3 27.3
2010 169 11.9 14.2 35.5
2011 180 12.1 14.8 37.8
2012 179 12.0 14.9 33.5
2013 173 11.4 15.1 34.1
2014 167 11.9 14.0 32.3
2015 173 12.0 14.4 32.4
2016 179 12.0 14.9 32.4
2017 178 11.4 15.6 20.2
2018 168 10.7 15.7 23.2
2019 155 11.4 13.5 24.5
2020 152 11.8 12.8 23.7
2021 153 11.4 13.3 20.3
2022 154 11.0 13.9 18.8
2023 138 11.8 11.6 22.5
2024 164 9.6 17.0 28

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 Acequia Madre Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 160 9.2 17.3 n/a
1991 163 9.5 17.1 n/a
1992 152 10.3 14.7 n/a
1993 135 9.1 14.8 n/a
1994 151 9.3 16.2 n/a
1995 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
1996 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
1997 153 10.5 14.6 n/a
1998 157 10.0 15.7 n/a
1999 150 9.5 15.8 31.3
2000 146 11.0 13.3 28.8
2001 146 10.4 14.0 24.7
2002 154 11.0 14.0 28.6
2003 154 11.0 14.0 28.6
2004 150 14.1 10.6 32
2005 151 12.7 11.9 31.8
2006 159 11.4 13.9 24.5
2007 168 12.3 13.7 26.8
2008 179 11.8 15.2 24.6
2009 172 12.0 14.3 27.3
2010 169 11.9 14.2 35.5
2011 180 12.1 14.8 37.8
2012 179 12.0 14.9 33.5
2013 173 11.4 15.1 34.1
2014 167 11.9 14.0 32.3
2015 173 12.0 14.4 32.4
2016 179 12.0 14.9 32.4
2017 178 11.4 15.6 20.2
2018 168 10.7 15.7 23.2
2019 155 11.4 13.5 24.5
2020 152 11.8 12.8 23.7
2021 153 11.4 13.3 20.3
2022 154 11.0 13.9 18.8
2023 138 11.8 11.6 22.5
2024 164 9.6 17.0 28

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 Acequia Madre Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,252

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Acequia Madre Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 435 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Acequia Madre Elementary)4864.7
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3232.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Acequia Madre Elementary)4040
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)3322.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Acequia Madre Elementary)5557.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)2833
 5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Acequia Madre Elementary)4133.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)2322.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Acequia Madre Elementary)6172.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3233.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Acequia Madre Elementary)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)2225.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Acequia Madre Elementary)7655.6
 20.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3035.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Acequia Madre Elementary)4850
 2%
   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 Students155138
 11%
African American56
 20%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic6355
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7764
 16.9%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%22.5%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Acequia Madre Elementary

Students who attend Acequia Madre Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milagro Middle
High : Santa Fe Engage

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Acequia Madre Elementary.

Yes. Acequia Madre Elementary ranks in the top 7.2% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at Acequia Madre Elementary are 46% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.


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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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