A. MONTOYA ELEMENTARY

rams.aps.edu

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A. Montoya Elementary School is a public institution located in the scenic community of Tijeras, New Mexico, serving as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Situated in a semi-rural setting along the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains, the school provides a unique environment for students in the Tijeras area. It emphasizes a supportive, community-focused educational experience, leveraging its location to foster a close-knit atmosphere between students, teachers, and local families.

Academically, the school follows the standard APS curriculum while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond core academics, A. Montoya is known for integrating the local landscape into its culture, often promoting values of stewardship and community engagement. As an APS school, it offers access to district-wide resources, specialized programs, and support services designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

370

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. MONTOYA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	201
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	7

Hispanic
201 (54.3%)
White
136 (36.8%)
Two or More
23 (6.2%)
American Indian
7 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (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)281-0880
Website:	http://rams.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 30

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A. MONTOYA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A. MONTOYA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	46.2%
Male	199	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)