CHELWOOD ELEMENTARY

12701 CONSTITUTION AV NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112

chelwood.aps.edu

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chelwood Elementary is a public school located in the Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, operating as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

As a community-focused institution, Chelwood Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure academic success and student well-being. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern educational resources, providing students with the foundational skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe, engaging space where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

352

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHELWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	188
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	14
American Indian	60

Hispanic
188 (53.4 %)
White
73 (20.7 %)
American Indian
60 (17.0 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)
Black
10 (2.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.0 %)

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)296-5655
Website:	http://chelwood.aps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHELWOOD ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHELWOOD ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	45.5%
Male	192	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)