Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lew Wallace Elementary serves the northeast part of Albuquerque, NM, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lew Wallace Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
A Community School
School Rankings
Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lew Wallace Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#531 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
75%
63%
Black
5%
2%
White
8%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lew Wallace Elementary School's ranking?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lew Wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Lew Wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duranes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School?
141 students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lew Wallace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lew Wallace Elementary School?
Lew Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lew Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Lew Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lew Wallace Elementary School part of?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Lew Wallace Elementary School located?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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