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Alvarado Elementary School

1100 Solar Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
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Tel: (505) 344-4412
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Alvarado Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Alvarado Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alvarado Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35-39%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
75%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alvarado Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Albuquerque Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvarado Elementary School's ranking?

Alvarado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Alvarado Elementary School?

282 students attend Alvarado Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Alvarado Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvarado Elementary School?

Alvarado Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Alvarado Elementary School offer ?

Alvarado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Alvarado Elementary School part of?

Alvarado Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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