ARMIJO ELEMENTARY

1440 GATEWOOD RD SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

armijo.aps.edu

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Armijo Elementary, located in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a vital community-focused educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students. As a Title I school, Armijo provides additional resources and targeted programming to ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to high-quality instruction and academic opportunities.

The school’s mission centers on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, often highlighting the importance of family and community involvement in the educational process. By leveraging its location in the heart of the South Valley, Armijo Elementary creates a culturally responsive learning atmosphere that honors the traditions and values of its families. Students at Armijo benefit from a dedicated teaching staff focused on foundational literacy and numeracy, while the school strives to prepare them for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

260

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	242
Black	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
242 (93.1%)
White
12 (4.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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)877-2920
Website:	http://armijo.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
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 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	50%
Male	130	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

ALBUQUERQUE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 221 Students

1720 BRIDGE BLVD SW SUITE #101
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 6th