Tomasita Elementary School

701 Tomasita St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Tomasita Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Tomasita Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

262 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Tomasita Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Tomasita Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Tomasita Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

20-24%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tomasita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

20-24%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tomasita 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

11:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tomasita Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

61%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tomasita Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

12%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Tomasita Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Tomasita Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tomasita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tomasita Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tomasita Elementary School's ranking?

Tomasita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Tomasita Elementary School often compared to?

Tomasita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzano Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Tomasita Elementary School?

262 students attend Tomasita Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Tomasita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomasita Elementary School?

Tomasita Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Tomasita Elementary School offer ?

Tomasita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Tomasita Elementary School part of?

Tomasita Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education