Nina Otero Community School vs R.m. Sweeney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nina Otero Community School
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students
R.m. Sweeney Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Nina Otero Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico | R.m. Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 416 | #361 of 416 |
| National rank | #49132 of 50,301 | #48226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 9% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 11.2).
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •R.m. Sweeney Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Nina Otero Community School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 265.
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 Nina Otero Community School better than R.m. Sweeney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), R.m. Sweeney Elementary ranks higher (13.7 vs 11.2 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 Nina Otero Community School and R.m. Sweeney Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nina Otero Community School: 629. R.m. Sweeney Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nina Otero Community School and R.m. Sweeney Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Nina Otero Community School is 393rd of 416 and R.m. Sweeney Elementary is 361st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).