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#403 of 864 schools in NM

Top 47% in state

Bandelier Elementary

Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3309 PERSHING ST SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Bandelier Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 52% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
47%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bandelier 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,820/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$51,079

Median home value

$332,100

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monte Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.8 mi384Compare →
Coral Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.4PK–80.9 mi241Compare →
Kirtland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–50.9 mi187Compare →
Mission Achievement and Success 1.0Charter · enrollment unverified8.9PK–120.9 mi1,138Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Albuquerque

Schools in district
174
Rank in district
#58 of 169
District spending per student
$15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bandelier Elementary

Bandelier Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bandelier Elementary

What grades does Bandelier Elementary serve?

Bandelier Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bandelier Elementary?

Bandelier Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandelier Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bandelier Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bandelier Elementary rank in NM?

Bandelier Elementary ranks #403 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Bandelier Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bandelier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Bandelier Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bandelier Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bandelier Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bandelier Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

63.7% of students at Bandelier 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 87106)
26,815
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
32.2
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 87106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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