DURANES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DURANES ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 194 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, DURANES ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DURANES ELEMENTARY School, located in the historic Duranes neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a community-centered educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth and community engagement. By balancing traditional academic instruction with a focus on social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its location in the North Valley, often integrating the area's rich cultural history and local geography into its educational identity. As part of the larger APS system, DURANES ELEMENTARY provides access to standardized district resources, including specialized programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the varying needs of its students. The school maintains a close relationship with families in the surrounding neighborhood, acting as a foundational pillar for the local community.

For more information, contact DURANES ELEMENTARY at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.