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Dennis Chavez Elementary School

7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Tel: (505) 821-1810
dennischavez.aps.edu
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Dennis Chavez Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 1% in NM)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Dennis Chavez Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dennis Chavez Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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)
53%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
51%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
10%
1%
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Hispanic
34%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
48%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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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 Dennis Chavez Elementary School's ranking?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School?

530 students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Dennis Chavez Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Chavez Elementary School?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Dennis Chavez Elementary School offer ?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Dennis Chavez Elementary School part of?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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