EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 595 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 40 teachers, EDWARD GONZALES 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.

EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY, located in the Southwest 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 environment that emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering a sense of community. Like many schools in the district, it is focused on supporting student growth through classroom learning, extracurricular opportunities, and partnerships with local families to ensure that children in the 87121 zip code have access to necessary educational resources.

The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, functioning as a hub for both students and the surrounding community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By maintaining an active connection with the broader APS district, EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY strives to provide a stable and supportive learning climate, aiming to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact EDWARD GONZALES 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.

500 90TH ST SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121
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EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
595
Teachers:
40.25
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
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 595 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.7%
White
4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.0%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.