GEORGE I SANCHEZ

GEORGE I SANCHEZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,840 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 96 teachers, GEORGE I SANCHEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

George I. Sanchez is a public school located at 4050 118th St SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district, the facility serves as a K-5 elementary school. It is situated in the southwestern part of the city, focusing on providing foundational education to the local community's primary-aged students.

The school is named after George I. Sánchez, a prominent educator, author, and civil rights activist who was a pioneer in the field of educational psychology and an advocate for the rights of Hispanic students. Reflecting this legacy, the school aims to support student development through a structured elementary curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition into middle school. Information regarding school events, faculty contact, and district-wide resources can typically be accessed through the official Albuquerque Public Schools website.

For more information, contact GEORGE I SANCHEZ at (505) 253-0300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4050 118TH ST SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121
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GEORGE I SANCHEZ is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,840 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
1,840
Teachers:
96.7
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 1,840 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE I SANCHEZ is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.3%
White
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.