Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 810 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
11%
1%
Hispanic
26%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School's ranking?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School often compared to?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griegos Elementary School, S. Y. Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School?
505 students attend Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School offer ?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School part of?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School located?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is located in the Prospectors Ridge neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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