Overview
NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is a public other serving grades -1–12 in SANTA FE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 145 students. It is part of the NM SCH FOR THE DEAF district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
3.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictNM SCH FOR THE DEAF
County35049
CitySANTA FE
ZIP87505
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350001400972
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment145
White19.3%
Hispanic / Latino60.0%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)