Helen Cordero Primary

8800 Eucariz Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Helen Cordero Primary's student population of 443 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Helen Cordero Primary 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
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State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
2%
2%
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White
6%
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
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Helen Cordero Primary?
443 students attend Helen Cordero Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Helen Cordero Primary students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Cordero Primary?
Helen Cordero Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helen Cordero Primary offer ?
Helen Cordero Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Helen Cordero Primary part of?
Helen Cordero Primary is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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