APACHE ELEMENTARY

12800 COPPER ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123

apache.aps.edu

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Apache Elementary School, located in the Four Hills area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. It is recognized for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the local community.

The school's programming is designed to meet the holistic needs of its students, often integrating core curriculum requirements with specialized support services to ensure all learners have the opportunity to succeed. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Apache Elementary fosters a collaborative culture aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. Its location near the foothills provides a unique setting for the school, which remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and a safe, welcoming atmosphere for its young learners.

341

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for APACHE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	192
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	27
American Indian	43

Hispanic
192 (56.3%)
White
55 (16.1%)
American Indian
43 (12.6%)
Two or More
27 (7.9%)
Black
16 (4.7%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)292-7735
Website:	http://apache.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for APACHE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for APACHE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	50.1%
Male	170	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)