APACHE ELEMENTARY

12800 COPPER ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123

apache.aps.edu

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Apache Elementary School, located in the Four Hills area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. It is recognized for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the local community.

The school's programming is designed to meet the holistic needs of its students, often integrating core curriculum requirements with specialized support services to ensure all learners have the opportunity to succeed. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Apache Elementary fosters a collaborative culture aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. Its location near the foothills provides a unique setting for the school, which remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and a safe, welcoming atmosphere for its young learners.

288

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for APACHE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	160
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	51

Hispanic
160 (55.6 %)
American Indian
51 (17.7 %)
White
39 (13.5 %)
Two or More
21 (7.3 %)
Black
15 (5.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)292-7735
Website:	http://apache.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for APACHE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for APACHE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	51.7%
Male	139	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)