Sandia Base Elementary

Summary:

Sandia Base Elementary is an elementary school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 349 students. 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.

Sandia Base Elementary consistently performs above the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels and school years. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sandia Base Elementary had 48% proficiency in ELA, compared to 39% for Albuquerque and the state. In Mathematics, Sandia Base had 33% proficiency, while Albuquerque and the state had 24% and 25%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, Sandia Base Elementary outperforms most of them in academic proficiency, with the exception of Alice King Community School, which has higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science.

Sandia Base Elementary has a diverse student population, and the school's performance varies across different subgroups. Male students at Sandia Base generally perform better than female students, with higher rankings in the state. Asian and African American students at Sandia Base have lower rankings compared to other subgroups, indicating an achievement gap that needs to be addressed. However, English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Sandia Base perform relatively well, ranking in the top half of the state. The school's student-teacher ratio has increased, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has also risen, presenting potential challenges for the school in maintaining its high academic standards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 21001 Wyoming SE Kafb East
       Albuquerque, NM  87116


(505) 268-4356

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,926 Help


Students who attend Sandia Base Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Van Buren Middle
High:    Highland High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.7%
Hispanic:
36.4%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.4% Help


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Compare Details Sandia Base Elementary ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 23rd 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 71.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (38.7%), Hispanic (36.4%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandia Base Elementary is 15.5. 86 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandia Base Elementary is $6,926. 93 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandia Base Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandia Base Elementary 105th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Sandia Base Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Sandia Base Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.28 250th 389 35.7%
2006 42.18 237th 390 39.2%
2007 44.84 221st 398 44.5%
2008 40.47 244th 405 39.8%
2009 46.00 220th 411 46.5%
2010 48.63 209th 419 50.1%
2011 57.57 147th 402 63.4%
2012 69.96 97th 398 75.6%
2013 71.00 105th 412 74.5%
2014 71.48 96th 442 78.3%
2015 81.42 55th 421 86.9%
2016 83.55 46th 410 88.8%
2017 69.03 86th 374 77.0%
2018 73.09 80th 383 79.1%
2019 61.46 126th 396 68.2%
2022 50.24 162nd 420 61.4%
2023 64.46 143rd 435 67.1%
2024 71.14 105th 433 75.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.64 57th 91 37.4%
2023 48.43 47th 83 43.4%
2024 28.97 29th 35 17.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.45 38th 166 77.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.22 109th 356 69.4%
2019 45.30 191st 361 47.1%
2023 41.85 253rd 426 40.6%
2024 71.83 61st 237 74.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 112th 339 67.0%
2019 52.48 136th 343 60.3%
2022 57.91 114th 395 71.1%
2023 46.76 208th 390 46.7%
2024 59.66 131st 393 66.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.01 44th 50 12.0%
2024 36.63 10th 11 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.38 38th 333 88.6%
2019 58.48 112th 337 66.8%
2022 28.11 245th 392 37.5%
2023 75.19 89th 414 78.5%
2024 78.80 75th 410 81.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.04 30th 40 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.04 26th 34 23.5%
2024 61.94 8th 17 52.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.61 119th 329 63.8%
2019 46.34 169th 320 47.2%
2022 46.30 163rd 389 58.1%
2023 59.75 147th 395 62.8%
2024 58.35 145th 390 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sandia Base Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.00 80th 187 57.2%
2019 56.14 88th 199 55.8%
2022 35.33 230th 325 29.2%
2023 63.23 136th 413 67.1%
2024 57.75 115th 293 60.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Sandia Base Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 527 59 31 160 20 n/a n/a 0 797
1991 494 60 37 143 30 n/a n/a 0 764
1992 489 66 26 142 36 n/a n/a 0 759
1993 464 76 27 137 30 n/a n/a 0 734
1994 441 54 21 145 27 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 394 64 12 123 31 n/a n/a 0 624
1996 394 64 12 123 31 n/a n/a 0 624
1997 359 48 11 125 28 n/a n/a 0 571
1998 387 53 21 143 34 n/a n/a 0 638
1999 380 44 16 156 30 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 305 32 16 147 25 n/a n/a 0 525
2001 258 30 19 140 32 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 275 43 16 178 27 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 275 43 16 178 27 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 241 44 11 196 25 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 209 42 13 209 29 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 216 46 19 227 24 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 256 63 16 180 26 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 263 71 20 162 28 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 261 65 27 145 25 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 233 33 17 162 23 0 45 0 513
2011 208 18 13 173 14 4 56 0 486
2012 250 19 13 171 21 3 51 0 528
2013 231 25 11 151 16 4 54 0 492
2014 214 17 8 168 13 5 42 0 467
2015 203 25 8 172 18 6 48 0 480
2016 200 38 10 157 16 8 44 0 473
2017 217 32 14 177 16 8 49 0 513
2018 218 32 11 196 14 6 52 0 529
2019 188 34 17 193 18 4 47 0 501
2020 199 41 11 176 17 3 34 0 481
2021 122 32 6 136 12 1 31 0 340
2022 125 23 7 136 12 6 34 0 343
2023 135 28 8 127 11 3 37 0 349

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 Sandia Base Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 797 38.3 20.8 n/a
1991 764 36.7 20.8 n/a
1992 759 38.2 19.8 19.5
1993 734 37.0 19.8 n/a
1994 688 38.1 18.1 n/a
1995 624 35.7 17.5 n/a
1996 624 35.7 17.5 n/a
1997 571 34.0 16.8 n/a
1998 638 35.5 18.0 n/a
1999 626 36.2 17.3 41.2
2000 525 33.6 15.6 43.2
2001 479 33.5 14.3 40.5
2002 539 32.6 16.5 45.1
2003 539 32.6 16.5 45.1
2004 517 36.7 14.1 45.6
2005 502 33.7 14.9 69.7
2006 532 38.8 13.7 46.8
2007 541 35.6 15.2 42.7
2008 544 34.0 16.0 43
2009 523 31.1 16.8 35
2010 513 30.5 16.8 43.7
2011 486 30.5 15.9 44.9
2012 528 29.8 17.7 43.6
2013 492 31.0 15.8 44.9
2014 467 27.8 16.7 49.3
2015 480 28.0 17.1 47.9
2016 473 27.0 17.5 45.5
2017 513 29.5 17.3 42.1
2018 529 30.1 17.5 40.6
2019 501 28.2 17.7 38.9
2020 481 32.6 14.7 33.5
2021 340 27.5 12.3 25.3
2022 343 24.9 13.7 23.9
2023 349 22.4 15.5 30.4

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 Sandia Base Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 797 38.3 20.8 n/a
1991 764 36.7 20.8 n/a
1992 759 38.2 19.8 19.5
1993 734 37.0 19.8 n/a
1994 688 38.1 18.1 n/a
1995 624 35.7 17.5 n/a
1996 624 35.7 17.5 n/a
1997 571 34.0 16.8 n/a
1998 638 35.5 18.0 n/a
1999 626 36.2 17.3 41.2
2000 525 33.6 15.6 43.2
2001 479 33.5 14.3 40.5
2002 539 32.6 16.5 45.1
2003 539 32.6 16.5 45.1
2004 517 36.7 14.1 45.6
2005 502 33.7 14.9 69.7
2006 532 38.8 13.7 46.8
2007 541 35.6 15.2 42.7
2008 544 34.0 16.0 43
2009 523 31.1 16.8 35
2010 513 30.5 16.8 43.7
2011 486 30.5 15.9 44.9
2012 528 29.8 17.7 43.6
2013 492 31.0 15.8 44.9
2014 467 27.8 16.7 49.3
2015 480 28.0 17.1 47.9
2016 473 27.0 17.5 45.5
2017 513 29.5 17.3 42.1
2018 529 30.1 17.5 40.6
2019 501 28.2 17.7 38.9
2020 481 32.6 14.7 33.5
2021 340 27.5 12.3 25.3
2022 343 24.9 13.7 23.9
2023 349 22.4 15.5 30.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandia Base Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,926

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandia Base Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 435 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Sandia Base Elementary)3238.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandia Base Elementary)4221.8
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Sandia Base Elementary)4038.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandia Base Elementary)2423.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Sandia Base Elementary)5042.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandia Base Elementary)2926.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2427.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501349
 30.3%
African American3428
 17.6%
American Indian1811
 38.9%
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic193127
 34.2%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White188135
 28.2%
Two or More Races4737
 21.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%30.4%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandia Base Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Sandia Base Elementary.

Students at Sandia Base Elementary are 39% White, 36% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Sandia Base Elementary ranks 105th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sandia Base Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Van Buren Middle
High : Highland 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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