BANDELIER ELEMENTARY

3309 PERSHING ST SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

bandelier.aps.edu

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bandelier Elementary School, located in the Southeast Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

As an APS institution, Bandelier follows the district’s core curriculum while often incorporating localized initiatives to meet the specific needs of its neighborhood. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to provide a foundational educational experience, often highlighting collaborative teaching methods and extracurricular engagement. For families considering the school, Bandelier represents a traditional neighborhood elementary school experience, characterized by a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school within the Albuquerque educational system.

453

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BANDELIER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	196
Black	8
Asian	9
Two or More	28
American Indian	18

Hispanic
196 (43.3 %)
White
194 (42.8 %)
Two or More
28 (6.2 %)
American Indian
18 (4.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)

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)255-8744
Website:	http://bandelier.aps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BANDELIER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BANDELIER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	50.1%
Male	226	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)