Navajo Elementary School

2936 Hughes Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Navajo 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 5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 5%
  • : 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Navajo Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Navajo Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
(18-19)
5%
21%
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(18-19)
9%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Navajo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
91%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Navajo Elementary School?
371 students attend Navajo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Navajo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Navajo Elementary School?
Navajo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Navajo Elementary School offer ?
Navajo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Navajo Elementary School part of?
Navajo Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 5%
  • : 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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