SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY

9110 SHOSHONE RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111

sombradelmonte.aps.edu

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sombra del Monte Elementary School, located in the quiet residential community of Northeast Albuquerque, 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. Known for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular programs designed to foster student growth in both core subjects and personal development.

The school community places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, which are central to its mission of creating a supportive learning environment. As an APS institution, Sombra del Monte adheres to state-mandated educational standards while utilizing local resources to provide personalized support, such as specialized instruction and enrichment activities. By focusing on building strong foundational skills and a collaborative school culture, Sombra del Monte strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school.

260

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	131
Black	21
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	17

Hispanic
131 (50.4 %)
White
70 (26.9 %)
Black
21 (8.1 %)
American Indian
17 (6.5 %)
Asian
11 (4.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.8 %)

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)291-6842
Website:	http://sombradelmonte.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
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 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	46.2%
Male	140	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)