Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edmund G Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edmund G Ross Elementary serves the northeast part of Albuquerque, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmund G Ross Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edmund G Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmund G Ross Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
Showing 2006–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmund G Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School is ranked #382 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Edmund G Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Edmund G Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennis Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Edmund G Ross Elementary School?
343 students attend Edmund G Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edmund G Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmund G Ross Elementary School?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edmund G Ross Elementary School offer ?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmund G Ross Elementary School part of?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
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