Dulce Elementary vs R.m. Sweeney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dulce Elementary
Dulce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
R.m. Sweeney Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Dulce Elementary Dulce, New Mexico | R.m. Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 416 | #361 of 416 |
| National rank | #46955 of 50,301 | #48226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 9% |
| city | Dulce | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dulce Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 13.7).
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Dulce Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •Dulce Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.6).
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary is the larger school with 265 students compared with 264.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dulce Elementary better than R.m. Sweeney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dulce Elementary ranks higher (16.3 vs 13.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dulce Elementary and R.m. Sweeney Elementary?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Dulce and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dulce Elementary: 264. R.m. Sweeney Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dulce Elementary and R.m. Sweeney Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Dulce Elementary is 303rd of 416 and R.m. Sweeney Elementary is 361st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).