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#830 of 864 schools in NM

Algodones Elementary

Elementary School · Bernalillo · Algodones, NM

A Bernalillo elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

224 N CAMINO DEL PUEBLO, Algodones, NM 87001

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$19,085
Chronic Absenteeism91.4%

Students at Algodones Elementary score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Algodones Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,417

Median home value

$224,800

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–83.3 mi175Compare →
Cochiti ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–5Not available169Compare →
La Escuelita Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified5.7PKNot available128Compare →
Placitas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–6Not available119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bernalillo

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$19,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Algodones Elementary is listed in BERNALILLO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Algodones Elementary

Algodones Elementary is a public elementary school in Algodones, NM, part of Bernalillo, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Algodones Elementary

What grades does Algodones Elementary serve?

Algodones Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Algodones Elementary?

Algodones Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Algodones Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Algodones Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Algodones Elementary rank in NM?

Algodones Elementary ranks #830 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Algodones Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Algodones Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Algodones Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Algodones Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Algodones Elementary a charter school?

No, Algodones Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Algodones Elementary a Title I school?

No, Algodones Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Algodones Elementary?

100.0% of students at Algodones Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
91.4%
Area population (ZIP 87001)
3,551
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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