GOV BENT ELEMENTARY

5700 HENDRIX RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110

governorbent.aps.edu

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Governor Bent Elementary School is a public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in the Northeast Heights area, providing a community-focused learning environment for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating programs that support social-emotional development and student engagement.

As part of the larger APS system, Governor Bent Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives aimed at fostering academic achievement and inclusivity. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For specific information regarding current enrollment, extracurricular activities, or recent academic performance, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official APS website or contact the school administration directly.

321

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOV BENT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	172
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	65

Hispanic
172 (53.6 %)
American Indian
65 (20.2 %)
White
47 (14.6 %)
Two or More
16 (5.0 %)
Black
13 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (2.5 %)

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)881-9797
Website:	http://governorbent.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 16

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 54