GOV BENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOV BENT ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 409 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, GOV BENT 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.

Governor Bent Elementary School is a public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in the Northeast Heights area, providing a community-focused learning environment for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating programs that support social-emotional development and student engagement.

As part of the larger APS system, Governor Bent Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives aimed at fostering academic achievement and inclusivity. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For specific information regarding current enrollment, extracurricular activities, or recent academic performance, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official APS website or contact the school administration directly.

For more information, contact GOV BENT 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.

5700 HENDRIX RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
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GOV BENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
409
Teachers:
30.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 409 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
21.8%
White
18.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
1.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.