Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reginald Chavez 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reginald Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Reginald Chavez Elementary School's student population of 194 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reginald Chavez Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Reginald Chavez Elementary School?
194 students attend Reginald Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Reginald Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reginald Chavez Elementary School?
Reginald Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reginald Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Reginald Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reginald Chavez Elementary School part of?
Reginald Chavez Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Reginald Chavez Elementary School located?
Reginald Chavez Elementary School is located in the West Old Town neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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