The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Chaparral Elementary
Chaparral Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. It is a regular public school on Avenida Chaparral in Santa Fe, small for its grade band, with enrollment that fills a handful of classrooms per grade level.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller groups of white, Asian, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which defines the school's economic context. Data on English learners and students with individualized education programs was not available, so those populations cannot be described here. A parent wanting a fuller picture of special populations may want to ask the school directly.
On state assessments from the most recent school year, Chaparral's results show a clear split across subjects. English language arts is the strongest area, with nearly half of tested students reaching proficiency or above. Mathematics and science tell a different story, with a considerably smaller share of students proficient in each. These are the only results available, so there is no multi-year trend to compare against. The gap between ELA and the other two subjects is wide enough that a parent may want to ask the school how it approaches math and science instruction.
Because Chaparral serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. That metric does not apply to this school's grade band. No advanced coursework, career and technical education, or dual-credit data was provided, which is consistent with what an elementary school typically offers.
Santa Fe is the state capital, and publicly reported sources describe it as a city where government employment, cultural industries, and residential life coexist. The city is widely known as a major art center, with a large concentration of galleries and museums and a considerable portion of its workforce tied to artistic and cultural sectors. Adobe-style Pueblo Revival and Territorial Revival architecture defines much of the cityscape. The Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding historic district serve as the civic and cultural heart, with concentrated pedestrian activity, shops, the Palace of the Governors, and venues like the Lensic Theater. Schools are distributed across the broader city rather than clustered downtown. Santa Fe sits at high elevation in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is among the more populous cities in New Mexico.
The housing market in the school's zip code is expensive relative to both state and national benchmarks. Typical home values run well above what the state median commands, and the price-to-income ratio sits far above the national level. Rents are more moderate but still represent a meaningful share of household income. Monthly mortgage costs substantially exceed typical rents, which reflects the broader affordability challenge of the area. Home values and rents have both edged down slightly over the past year, suggesting a modest cooling rather than a sharp shift. For families weighing buying versus renting near the school, renting currently carries a lower monthly burden by a wide margin.
The school sits within the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Publicly available search found little of lasting impact regarding recent district-level changes such as bonds, curriculum shifts, or capital projects. No neighbor comparison data was provided for positioning Chaparral against nearby schools, so its relative standing among peers in the county cannot be characterized here.
What the available evidence describes is a small, community-rooted elementary school serving a predominantly Hispanic, economically disadvantaged student population in one of the more expensive housing markets in New Mexico. Its ELA results are the strongest academic signal, while math and science proficiency are areas where a parent may want to look further with the school.
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