DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 577 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, DENNIS CHAVEZ 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.

DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY, located in the North Albuquerque Acres area, serves as a neighborhood school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is named in honor of Dennis Chavez, the first person born in New Mexico to serve in the United States Senate, and it strives to uphold a community-focused educational environment. The school caters to students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond core academics, the school utilizes its website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources such as academic calendars, student handbooks, and information regarding extracurricular activities. As a "Panther" community, the school encourages parent involvement and student participation in a supportive setting. Located conveniently near major access points in Northeast Albuquerque, DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY functions as a pillar for local families, focusing on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school.

For more information, contact DENNIS CHAVEZ 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.