Is Rudolfo Anaya Elementary a good school?

Rudolfo Anaya Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.0% of New Mexico elementary schools.

How many students attend Rudolfo Anaya Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Rudolfo Anaya Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rudolfo Anaya Elementary?

Students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% American Indian, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Rudolfo Anaya Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rudolfo Anaya Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Summary:

Rudolfo Anaya Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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. With 592 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, Rudolfo Anaya Elementary consistently performs below the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages on standardized tests.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26% of Rudolfo Anaya Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39% for Albuquerque and the state. In math, only 9% of students were proficient, compared to 24% for Albuquerque and 25% for the state. Science proficiency was also low at 14%, compared to 35% for Albuquerque and 36% for the state. The school struggles to serve certain student subgroups effectively, ranking in the bottom 10% of New Mexico elementary schools for African American students and in the bottom 25% for Hispanic students in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Rudolfo Anaya Elementary has a very high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nearby schools in the Albuquerque district, such as Pajarito Elementary, Adobe Acres Elementary, and Carlos Rey Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance, similar to Rudolfo Anaya Elementary. These schools serve student populations with high levels of economic disadvantage and have consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests, suggesting that the challenges faced by Rudolfo Anaya Elementary may be shared by other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2800 Vermejo Park Dr SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121

(505) 452-3137

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
381^st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,862

Students who attend Rudolfo Anaya Elementary usually attend:

High:

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.1%

White:

6.6%

American Indian:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rudolfo Anaya Elementary ranks worse than 88% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 74^th among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.1%), White (6.6%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary is 12.6, which is the 46^th best among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Rudolfo Anaya Elementary employs 46.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary is $8,862. 66 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rudolfo Anaya Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rudolfo Anaya Elementary 381^st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Rudolfo Anaya Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Albuquerque:

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

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Rank History for Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2010	9.23	405^th	419	3.3%
2011	24.74	324^th	402	19.4%
2012	33.76	276^th	398	30.7%
2013	26.59	327^th	412	20.6%
2014	21.61	383^rd	442	13.3%
2015	28.08	313^th	421	25.7%
2016	23.69	337^th	410	17.8%
2017	13.15	354^th	374	5.3%
2018	14.02	351^st	383	8.4%
2019	12.20	373^rd	396	5.8%
2022	19.30	346^th	420	17.6%
2023	22.08	359^th	435	17.5%
2024	17.11	381^st	433	12.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.25	71^st	91	22.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	12.41	80^th	83	3.6%
2022	25.17	173^rd	203	14.8%
2023	39.86	128^th	191	33.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	16.58	324^th	356	9.0%
2019	14.02	338^th	361	6.4%
2022	21.71	307^th	410	25.1%
2023	24.19	347^th	426	18.5%
2024	21.10	198^th	237	16.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	15.83	307^th	339	9.4%
2019	12.06	323^rd	343	5.8%
2022	24.37	278^th	395	29.6%
2023	21.19	337^th	390	13.6%
2024	17.29	343^rd	393	12.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	9.20	331^st	333	0.6%
2019	9.17	329^th	337	2.4%
2022	16.57	309^th	392	21.2%
2023	20.21	350^th	414	15.5%
2024	17.45	362^nd	410	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.31	53^rd	56	5.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	12.33	311^th	329	5.5%
2019	10.32	311^th	320	2.8%
2022	20.27	308^th	389	20.8%
2023	22.57	327^th	395	17.2%
2024	16.02	354^th	390	9.2%

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Rank History for White students at Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	11.76	181^st	187	3.2%
2022	62.85	100^th	325	69.2%
2023	18.24	361^st	413	12.6%
2024	14.74	263^rd	293	10.2%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

I have first grader at Rudolfo Anaya and I believe that the school is above average. They may be considered a failing school but they strive to teach our students at the highest level. The 2 teachers that my daughter has had so far are excellent teachers! My daughter is reading at a third grade level and I believe it is from the attentiveness of the teachers. We have to consider that the reason that some students are failing is due to the fact that their parents are not taking a vested interest in their child's education. Learning does not end when you leave the halls of Rudolfo Anaya, it needs to continue at home as well. The Principal and Vice Principal always make time for parents who have concerns or questions about the school or their child's progress at Rudolfo Anaya. It is a beautiful school with all the latest technology and any parent should be proud to say that their son or daughter attends Rudolfo Anaya. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	43	14	4	517	12	12	602
2011	45	13	2	607	13	15	695
2012	47	16	4	651	24	12	754
2013	56	10	4	709	19	13	811
2014	47	11	6	772	20	13	869
2015	50	13	5	813	24	24	929
2016	43	13	2	602	12	18	690
2017	52	17	2	589	17	13	690
2018	51	21	3	545	15	10	645
2019	61	23	5	607	20	13	729
2020	62	27	6	600	19	20	734
2021	46	24	2	526	18	13	629
2022	44	19	5	542	23	14	647
2023	39	16	5	510	19	3	592

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 Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	602	35.1	17.1	79.4
2011	695	40.5	17.1	82.9
2012	754	45.9	16.4	83
2013	811	50.4	16.0	82.7
2014	869	55.9	15.5	84.3
2015	929	59.0	15.7	68
2016	690	51.0	13.5	100
2017	690	47.6	14.4	100
2018	645	46.8	13.7	99.7
2019	729	51.0	14.2	96.7
2020	734	51.7	14.1	99.9
2021	629	46.8	13.4	100
2022	647	50.5	12.8	100
2023	592	46.6	12.6	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 Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	602	35.1	17.1	79.4
2011	695	40.5	17.1	82.9
2012	754	45.9	16.4	83
2013	811	50.4	16.0	82.7
2014	869	55.9	15.5	84.3
2015	929	59.0	15.7	68
2016	690	51.0	13.5	100
2017	690	47.6	14.4	100
2018	645	46.8	13.7	99.7
2019	729	51.0	14.2	96.7
2020	734	51.7	14.1	99.9
2021	629	46.8	13.4	100
2022	647	50.5	12.8	100
2023	592	46.6	12.6	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 Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,862

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 373^rd of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 359^th of 435 Elementary schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Rudolfo Anaya Elementary)	17	16.8	0.2%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	24	32.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rudolfo Anaya Elementary)	17	5.3	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	30	22.2	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Rudolfo Anaya Elementary)	10	39.2	29.2%
4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	27	37.3	10.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rudolfo Anaya Elementary)	8	12.4	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	26	24.7	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Rudolfo Anaya Elementary)	15	24.1	9.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	30	36	6%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rudolfo Anaya Elementary)	12	4.3	7.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	24	27.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	729	592	18.8%
African American	23	16	30.4%
American Indian	20	19	5%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	607	510	16%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	61	39	36.1%
Two or More Races	13	3	76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.7%	100%	3.3%

Schools Near Rudolfo Anaya Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Vermejo Park Dr SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 452-3137	592	47	12.6	100.0%	39 (6.6%)	16 (2.7%)	510 (86.1%)	5 (0.8%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	17.1	381^st of 433 public elementary schools	12.0%		22.1	359^th of 435 public elementary schools	17.5%	22	14.0	26.0	9.0	$8,862
Maryann Binford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Corriz SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 836-0623	483	43	11.2	100.0%	28 (5.8%)	4 (0.8%)	442 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.3	389^th of 433 public elementary schools	10.2%		18.1	381^st of 435 public elementary schools	12.4%	8	25.0	23.0	6.0	$8,699
Navajo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2936 Hughes Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-8512	359	28	13.0	100.0%	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	330 (91.9%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	9.9	417^th of 433 public elementary schools	3.7%		12.7	412^th of 435 public elementary schools	5.3%	5	14.0	16.0	7.0	$10,018
George I Sanchez	Public	PK, KG-8	4050 118th St SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 253-0300	1,221	78	15.7	100.0%	77 (6.3%)	30 (2.5%)	1,061 (86.9%)	7 (0.6%)	30 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.3%)	21.6	347^th of 433 public elementary schools	19.9%		24	348^th of 435 public elementary schools	20.0%	1	17.0	30.0	10.0	$7,175
Carlos Rey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Cerrillos Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 836-7738	523	46	11.3	100.0%	31 (5.9%)	12 (2.3%)	463 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	23.1	338^th of 433 public elementary schools	21.9%		36.3	280^th of 435 public elementary schools	35.6%	58	25.0	27.0	13.0	$8,492
Edward Gonzales Elementary	Public	3-5	554 90th St SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 831-6214	376	28	13.5	100.0%	14 (3.7%)	9 (2.4%)	332 (88.3%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	21.8	345^th of 433 public elementary schools	20.3%		28.1	320^th of 435 public elementary schools	26.4%	25	26.0	27.0	11.0	$8,958
Helen Cordero Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	8800 Eucariz SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 833-5830	470	34	13.8	100.0%	42 (8.9%)	8 (1.7%)	402 (85.5%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)				$9,006
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts	Public, Charter	K-7	1401 Old Coors Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 681-3536	80	7	12.1	52.5%	14 (17.5%)	3 (3.8%)	55 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	31	296^th of 433 public elementary schools	31.6%		61.2	159^th of 435 public elementary schools	63.4%	137		31.0	17.0
Barcelona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2311 Barcelona Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 877-0400	246	20	12.0	100.0%	9 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	230 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7.4	427^th of 433 public elementary schools	1.4%		11	416^th of 435 public elementary schools	4.4%	11	14.0	13.0	4.0	$8,797
Pajarito Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2701 Don Felipe SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 877-9718	347	36	9.5	100.0%	32 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	305 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	8.1	423^rd of 433 public elementary schools	2.3%		10.1	420^th of 435 public elementary schools	3.4%	3	15.0	11.0	6.0	$12,887

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