El Dorado Community School vs Jornada Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 364 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado Community School
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
432 students
Jornada Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | El Dorado Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico | Jornada Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 416 | #136 of 416 |
| National rank | #23960 of 50,301 | #39338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| city | Santa Fe | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 28.8).
- •El Dorado Community School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •El Dorado Community School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Jornada Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •El Dorado Community School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 429.
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 El Dorado Community School better than Jornada Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Dorado Community School ranks higher (51.7 vs 28.8 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 El Dorado Community School and Jornada Elementary?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado Community School: 432. Jornada Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado Community School and Jornada Elementary rank in New Mexico?
El Dorado Community School is 41st of 416 and Jornada Elementary is 136th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).