EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY

egross.aps.edu

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edmund G. Ross Elementary, located in the Academy Acres neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a community-focused public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school identifies itself as the home of the "Rams" and emphasizes a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong communication between staff and families. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays a central role in its local community by fostering an inclusive culture that caters to a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to maintaining an engaging learning atmosphere, often hosting events and programs that encourage parental involvement. The school’s digital presence and community outreach reflect a focus on keeping families informed and connected, ensuring that students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary for success in their foundational years. By balancing traditional academic standards with a collaborative school spirit, Edmund G. Ross Elementary remains a staple of the local educational landscape.

405

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	243
Black	5
Asian	12
Two or More	16
American Indian	40

Hispanic
243 (60.0 %)
White
89 (22.0 %)
American Indian
40 (9.9 %)
Two or More
16 (4.0 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)

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)821-0185
Website:	http://egross.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
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 15

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	49.6%
Male	204	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)