Very Good
#232 of 864 schools in NM
Top 27% in state
Edmund G Ross Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6700 PALOMAS NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edmund G Ross Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edmund G Ross 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal 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
$56,295
Median home value
$298,300
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Christian School-elementaryPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Corrales InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Explore AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,354 | Compare → |
| Dennis Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 578 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Edmund G Ross Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edmund G Ross Elementary
Edmund G Ross Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edmund G Ross Elementary
What grades does Edmund G Ross Elementary serve?
Edmund G Ross Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edmund G Ross Elementary?
Edmund G Ross Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmund G Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmund G Ross Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edmund G Ross Elementary rank in NM?
Edmund G Ross Elementary ranks #232 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Edmund G Ross Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Edmund G Ross Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Edmund G Ross Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edmund G Ross Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edmund G Ross Elementary a charter school?
No, Edmund G Ross Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edmund G Ross Elementary a Title I school?
No, Edmund G Ross Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edmund G Ross Elementary?
100.8% of students at Edmund G Ross 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (505) 821-0185
- Area population (ZIP 87109)
- 39,323
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 87109; 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
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