LAVALAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAVALAND ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 590 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 37 teachers, LAVALAND ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

LAVALAND ELEMENTARY School, located in the West Mesa area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding community. As part of the largest school district in the state, Lavaland adheres to the district’s standards for curriculum and instruction, focusing on the core academic pillars of reading, writing, and mathematics to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic program, LAVALAND ELEMENTARY is deeply integrated into the local Albuquerque community. The school emphasizes a supportive environment, often leveraging the resources of the APS district to provide necessary services for its students and families. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in fostering local engagement and providing a stable learning environment that reflects the cultural and social landscape of the South Valley and West Mesa regions.

For more information, contact LAVALAND 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.