Manzano Mesa Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manzano Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Manzano Mesa Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Manzano Mesa Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
12%
1%
Hispanic
52%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Manzano Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Manzano Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomasita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Manzano Mesa Elementary School?
543 students attend Manzano Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Manzano Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzano Mesa Elementary School?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manzano Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manzano Mesa Elementary School part of?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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