Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Los Padillas 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 96% 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-6
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Los Padillas Elementary serves the southwest part of Albuquerque, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 145.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 20.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Los Padillas Elementary School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Success for all! No limits. No excuses.
School Rankings
Los Padillas 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 Los Padillas Elementary School is 0.12, 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
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
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Padillas Elementary School's ranking?
Los Padillas Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 Los Padillas Elementary School?
202 students attend Los Padillas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Los Padillas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Padillas Elementary School?
Los Padillas Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Los Padillas Elementary School offer ?
Los Padillas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Los Padillas Elementary School part of?
Los Padillas Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Los Padillas is a Community School that has an outstanding staff. There are 2 classes per grade level, which makes for a good teacher to student ratio.
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