PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,065 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 69 teachers, PAINTED SKY 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.

PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY School, located in the northwestern area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a proud member of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse community of students and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood.

The school’s website highlights its focus on building a collaborative community involving teachers, students, and parents. Painted Sky offers various programs and initiatives designed to keep students engaged, including opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and a supportive school culture, PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY strives to be a cornerstone of academic growth for the children of Albuquerque, encouraging them to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

For more information, contact PAINTED SKY 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.

8101 GAVIN DR NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87125
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PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,065 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
1,065
Teachers:
69.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 1,065 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.6%
White
9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.