PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY

paintedsky.aps.edu

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Painted Sky Elementary School, located in the northwestern area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a proud member of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse community of students and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood.

The school’s website highlights its focus on building a collaborative community involving teachers, students, and parents. Painted Sky offers various programs and initiatives designed to keep students engaged, including opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and a supportive school culture, Painted Sky Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of academic growth for the children of Albuquerque, encouraging them to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

620

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	504
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
504 (81.3 %)
White
65 (10.5 %)
American Indian
26 (4.2 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)836-7763
Website:	http://paintedsky.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
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 19

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	307	49.5%
Male	313	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)