Alvord Elementary School (Closed 2011)

551 Alarid St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(09-10)
35-39%
43%
(09-10)
55-59%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
2%
13%
Asian
(09-10)
3%
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)
66%
58%
Black
(09-10)
1%
2%
White
(09-10)
28%
25%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
7%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend Alvord Elementary School?
128 students attend Alvord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Alvord Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Alvord Elementary School offer ?
Alvord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alvord Elementary School part of?
Alvord Elementary School is part of Santa Fe School District.

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