LA LUZ ELEMENTARY

laluz.aps.edu

131 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

La Luz Elementary School is a public school serving the North Valley community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of its students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning.

Academically, La Luz Elementary aligns with state-mandated curriculum standards while often incorporating programs designed to address the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically focuses on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also offering opportunities for students to engage in enrichment activities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing school culture, La Luz Elementary seeks to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

131

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA LUZ ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	101
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	7

Hispanic
101 (77.1 %)
White
18 (13.7 %)
American Indian
7 (5.3 %)
Two or More
4 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)761-8415
Website:	http://laluz.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 15

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LA LUZ ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LA LUZ ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	55	42%
Male	76	58%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)