Summary:
Chelwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 352 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Albuquerque school district, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chelwood Elementary consistently performs below the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had proficiency rates of 19% in ELA, 12% in Math, and 14% in Science, compared to Albuquerque's 39%, 24%, and 35%, respectively, and the state's 39%, 25%, and 36%. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 194 out of 412 elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 395 out of 433 in 2023-2024. Chelwood Elementary also struggles to support its diverse student population, with lower rankings for subgroups such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, Native American students, and white students compared to their peers statewide.
Despite its current challenges, Chelwood Elementary has the potential to improve its academic performance. The school's past performance, reaching as high as 194 out of 412 elementary schools in 2012-2013, suggests that with the right interventions and support, it could turn things around. Nearby schools like John Baker Elementary and Onate Elementary, which are both ranked in the top 10% of New Mexico elementary schools, serve student populations with lower rates of poverty, indicating that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the academic success of Chelwood Elementary.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Albuquerque
SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,869
Students who attend Chelwood Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 352
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
53.4%
White:
20.7%
American Indian:
17.0%
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Two or more races:
4.0%
African American:
2.8%
Asian:
2.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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