ZIA ELEMENTARY

440 JEFFERSON ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108

(505)260-2020

zia.aps.edu

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zia Elementary School is a public school located in the Nob Hill/near-university area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, operating as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, prioritizing parent engagement and collaborative partnerships to support student success.

Academically, Zia Elementary follows the standard APS curriculum while often incorporating localized initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting equity. The school’s administration and staff work to provide a well-rounded education that includes core subjects, technology integration, and opportunities for enrichment. By leveraging its location and district resources, Zia Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by instilling a strong foundational education and a commitment to lifelong learning.

232

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZIA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	99
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	12
American Indian	16

Hispanic
99 (42.7 %)
White
87 (37.5 %)
American Indian
16 (6.9 %)
Black
12 (5.2 %)
Two or More
12 (5.2 %)
Asian
6 (2.6 %)

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)260-2020
Website:	http://zia.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
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 44

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ZIA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ZIA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	46.1%
Male	125	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)