LA MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LA MESA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 506 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, LA MESA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
LA MESA ELEMENTARY School, located in Albuquerque’s Southeast Heights, is a dedicated public school serving a diverse student body within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and supporting the unique needs of its community, the school strives to prepare its pupils for success in middle school and beyond.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in its community-centered approach, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel safe and encouraged to achieve their potential. Through its curriculum and various school programs, LA MESA ELEMENTARY works to bridge educational gaps and provide enrichment opportunities for its students. For families interested in the most current academic calendars, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.lamesaelementary.com/.
For more information, contact LA MESA 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.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
(505) 880-3744
http://www.lamesaelementary.com/
LA MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 506 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.7%
- White
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.