Armijo Elementary

Summary:

Armijo Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 249 students. Unfortunately, this school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science.

Armijo Elementary struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New Mexico elementary schools for female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status (SES) students. This is likely due to the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 13.9 students per teacher over the past three school years, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Coronado Elementary and Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School, Armijo Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Coronado Elementary had 50% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 12% at Armijo. Unfortunately, Armijo Elementary's ranking and performance have remained consistently low over the past several years, with no significant improvements observed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1440 Gatewood Rd SW
       Albuquerque, NM  87105


(505) 877-2920

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,526 Help


Students who attend Armijo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ernie Pyle Middle
High:    Rio Grande High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.2%
White:
4.4%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Armijo Elementary ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 91st among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.2%), White (4.4%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Armijo Elementary is 11.8, which is the 32nd best among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Armijo Elementary is $10,526, which is the 29th highest among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Armijo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Armijo Elementary 422nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Armijo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Armijo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Armijo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.18 311th 389 20.1%
2006 37.88 261st 390 33.1%
2007 46.43 212th 398 46.7%
2008 26.95 324th 405 20.0%
2009 19.62 363rd 411 11.7%
2010 11.44 399th 419 4.8%
2011 7.16 393rd 402 2.2%
2012 12.29 379th 398 4.8%
2013 15.35 376th 412 8.7%
2014 7.34 434th 442 1.8%
2015 16.44 397th 421 5.7%
2016 16.50 378th 410 7.8%
2017 14.44 346th 374 7.5%
2018 10.35 374th 383 2.3%
2019 15.24 362nd 396 8.6%
2022 9.55 399th 420 5.0%
2023 8.08 427th 435 1.8%
2024 8.63 422nd 433 2.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Armijo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.73 68th 98 30.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Armijo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.02 346th 356 2.8%
2019 18.23 325th 361 10.0%
2022 9.61 361st 410 12.0%
2023 6.84 420th 426 1.4%
2024 10.58 227th 237 4.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Armijo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.03 337th 339 0.6%
2019 17.47 304th 343 11.4%
2024 8.82 383rd 393 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Armijo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.28 288th 333 13.5%
2019 15.20 309th 337 8.3%
2023 8.71 411th 414 0.7%
2024 8.30 404th 410 1.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Armijo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.96 314th 329 4.6%
2019 14.41 300th 320 6.3%
2024 7.92 385th 390 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Open Quote My child has attended Armijo elementary since kindergarten and now I have my youngest there too. I gotta say its been a rollercoaster ride with so many changes with the principals, but overall its a good school my children have learned a lot. Mr. Saiz and Miss Sosa are amazing teachers and the front office staff are so sweet and helpful. The nurse Marcela is wonderful. The only inconvenience is the parking its hectic to pick up and drop off my kids. But we are happy and satisfied they really help my kids academically. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Armijo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 45 10 2 548 12 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 72 13 0 557 6 n/a n/a 0 648
1992 68 13 1 539 18 n/a n/a 0 639
1993 60 7 0 580 16 n/a n/a 0 663
1994 65 7 0 617 13 n/a n/a 0 702
1995 52 9 0 596 5 n/a n/a 0 662
1996 52 9 0 596 5 n/a n/a 0 662
1997 35 7 0 552 5 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 27 7 0 550 5 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 24 7 0 557 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 18 6 1 542 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 20 9 1 511 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2002 13 8 0 444 5 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 13 8 0 444 5 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 13 11 0 426 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 16 6 0 425 4 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 12 9 0 413 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 12 10 2 420 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 11 8 2 470 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2009 20 6 0 488 5 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 11 3 1 481 1 0 1 0 498
2011 15 5 1 484 4 0 1 0 510
2012 19 5 1 447 1 0 2 0 475
2013 15 1 1 430 2 0 3 0 452
2014 12 1 1 436 2 0 3 0 455
2015 8 0 1 456 0 0 3 0 468
2016 13 4 0 419 0 0 1 0 437
2017 16 4 0 398 1 0 1 0 420
2018 13 6 0 401 3 0 4 0 427
2019 4 3 0 324 1 0 1 0 333
2020 12 4 0 271 1 0 0 0 288
2021 9 4 0 227 3 0 1 0 244
2022 14 2 0 248 2 0 4 0 270
2023 11 2 0 232 1 0 3 0 249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Armijo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 617 37.0 16.6 n/a
1991 648 38.2 16.9 n/a
1992 639 42.9 14.8 78.1
1993 663 42.1 15.7 n/a
1994 702 41.4 17.0 n/a
1995 662 50.2 13.2 n/a
1996 662 50.2 13.2 n/a
1997 599 41.7 14.4 n/a
1998 589 40.5 14.5 n/a
1999 592 42.2 14.0 81.8
2000 567 37.5 15.1 89.8
2001 541 37.2 14.5 93
2002 470 36.3 12.9 95.5
2003 470 36.3 12.9 95.5
2004 452 36.3 12.5 98.9
2005 451 32.3 14.0 99.3
2006 436 31.7 13.8 26.6
2007 447 30.5 14.7 99.3
2008 491 38.0 12.9 99.4
2009 519 34.3 15.1 99.4
2010 498 38.7 12.8 99.4
2011 510 38.3 13.3 99.4
2012 475 32.8 14.4 99.4
2013 452 31.5 14.3 99.3
2014 455 32.6 13.9 99.3
2015 468 34.0 13.7 82.1
2016 437 33.0 13.2 100
2017 420 28.1 14.9 100
2018 427 29.6 14.4 100
2019 333 26.1 12.7 99.1
2020 288 24.8 11.5 100
2021 244 20.7 11.7 100
2022 270 19.3 13.9 100
2023 249 21.1 11.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Armijo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 617 37.0 16.6 n/a
1991 648 38.2 16.9 n/a
1992 639 42.9 14.8 78.1
1993 663 42.1 15.7 n/a
1994 702 41.4 17.0 n/a
1995 662 50.2 13.2 n/a
1996 662 50.2 13.2 n/a
1997 599 41.7 14.4 n/a
1998 589 40.5 14.5 n/a
1999 592 42.2 14.0 81.8
2000 567 37.5 15.1 89.8
2001 541 37.2 14.5 93
2002 470 36.3 12.9 95.5
2003 470 36.3 12.9 95.5
2004 452 36.3 12.5 98.9
2005 451 32.3 14.0 99.3
2006 436 31.7 13.8 26.6
2007 447 30.5 14.7 99.3
2008 491 38.0 12.9 99.4
2009 519 34.3 15.1 99.4
2010 498 38.7 12.8 99.4
2011 510 38.3 13.3 99.4
2012 475 32.8 14.4 99.4
2013 452 31.5 14.3 99.3
2014 455 32.6 13.9 99.3
2015 468 34.0 13.7 82.1
2016 437 33.0 13.2 100
2017 420 28.1 14.9 100
2018 427 29.6 14.4 100
2019 333 26.1 12.7 99.1
2020 288 24.8 11.5 100
2021 244 20.7 11.7 100
2022 270 19.3 13.9 100
2023 249 21.1 11.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Armijo Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,526

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Armijo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 362nd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 427th of 435 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Armijo Elementary)1612.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Armijo Elementary)167.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Armijo Elementary)1010.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333249
 25.2%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic324232
 28.4%
Pacific Islander00
White411
 175%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Armijo Elementary

Students at Armijo Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Armijo Elementary.

Armijo Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.5% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Armijo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ernie Pyle Middle
High : Rio Grande High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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