Carlos Rey Elementary School

1215 Cerrillos Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carlos Rey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 12%
  • : 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carlos Rey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Carlos Rey Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Carlos Rey Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
12%
21%
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(18-19)
15%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carlos Rey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
88%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Carlos Rey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carlos Rey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carlos Rey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Carlos Rey Elementary School often compared to?
Carlos Rey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School, George I Sanchez, Edward Gonzales Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Carlos Rey Elementary School?
523 students attend Carlos Rey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Carlos Rey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos Rey Elementary School?
Carlos Rey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlos Rey Elementary School offer ?
Carlos Rey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carlos Rey Elementary School part of?
Carlos Rey Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 12%
  • : 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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