Edmund G Ross Elementary School

6700 Palomas Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 364 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 15-19% (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 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Edmund G Ross Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Edmund G Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmund G Ross Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#392 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
15-19%
24%
35-39%
34%
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
12%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
62%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edmund G Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School is ranked #392 out of 810 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?
15-19% 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?
364 students attend Edmund G Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Edmund G Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmund G Ross Elementary School?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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