MCCOLLUM ELEMENTARY

10900 SAN JACINTO ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112

mccollum.aps.edu

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McCollum Elementary, located in the Four Hills neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its dedication to fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Beyond its core academic programs, McCollum Elementary often highlights the importance of student character development and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing its location in the Sandia foothills area, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where teachers provide personalized attention to help students achieve both academic success and personal growth.

302

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCCOLLUM ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	172
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	23

Hispanic
172 (57.0%)
White
72 (23.8%)
American Indian
23 (7.6%)
Two or More
20 (6.6%)
Black
12 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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)298-5009
Website:	http://mccollum.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
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 58

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MCCOLLUM ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MCCOLLUM ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	41.1%
Male	178	58.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)