CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY

1215 CERRILLOS RD SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121

carlosrey.aps.edu

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carlos Rey Elementary School is a public school located in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the well-being of its student body. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, Carlos Rey strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-centered institution, Carlos Rey Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school utilizes a variety of resources provided by the APS district to enhance classroom instruction and offers programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture, Carlos Rey remains dedicated to helping every child reach their potential in a safe and structured setting.

523

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	463
Black	12
Two or More	5
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
463 (88.5 %)
White
31 (5.9 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
11 (2.1 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)836-7738
Website:	http://carlosrey.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
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 33

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	47.8%
Male	273	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)