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ARMIJO ELEMENTARY

1440 GATEWOOD RD SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105 · (505) 877-2920 · Bernalillo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 287
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
258 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 90%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
17
Kindergarten
37
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
51
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
44
Grade 5
37
Student demographics
White
125%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
24293%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
42%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13050%
Female
13050%

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Test scores

NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
19.0%
NM avg 44.2%
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
260
-167 (-39%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 14.4:1
% White
5%
was 3%
% Hispanic
93%
was 94%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ARMIJO ELEMENTARY

Set in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is a medium-sized elementary-level community, overseen by ALBUQUERQUE. It serves 260 students across grades pre-K through 5.

ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is one of 171 schools operated by ALBUQUERQUE, a district that hosts 74,041 students overall.

Demographically, ARMIJO ELEMENTARY shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (93%). Beyond that, the school logs 5% White. By comparison, Bernalillo County as a whole is about 49% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, ARMIJO ELEMENTARY records 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.0:1. The state averages around 12.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Bernalillo County runs at roughly 90%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Bernalillo County) records that median household income runs about $69,473, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bernalillo County's 211 public schools (combined enrollment of about 85,724 students), ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is ALBUQUERQUE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL, roughly 0.5 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around ARMIJO ELEMENTARY.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Five-year trend. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY's enrollment has contracted 39% since 2018, when it stood at 427 (now 260). Class-load math has tightened: from 14.4:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for ARMIJO ELEMENTARY typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Bernalillo County at a glance

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Population
673,930
Census ACS
Median income
$69,473
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
211
85,724 students

Quick facts

School name
ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
District
ALBUQUERQUE
Address
1440 GATEWOOD RD SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
Phone
(505) 877-2920
County
Bernalillo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
260
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
258 (99%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
350006000027
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
How many students attend ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
ARMIJO ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 260 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does ARMIJO ELEMENTARY serve?
ARMIJO ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at ARMIJO ELEMENTARY.
How diverse is ARMIJO ELEMENTARY?
ARMIJO ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 5% White, 93% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is ARMIJO ELEMENTARY public or private?
ARMIJO ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by ALBUQUERQUE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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