MANZANO MESA ELEMENTARY

801 ELIZABETH ST SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123

manzanomesa.aps.edu

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manzano Mesa Elementary, located in the Southeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves a diverse student population as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding local community.

The school’s culture is defined by its focus on inclusivity and student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a dedicated teaching staff, Manzano Mesa promotes a well-rounded educational experience. As an integral part of the 87123 zip code, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, encouraging parental involvement and community partnership to help ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

540

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANZANO MESA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	255
Black	19
Asian	66
Two or More	34
American Indian	22

Hispanic
255 (47.2 %)
White
144 (26.7 %)
Asian
66 (12.2 %)
Two or More
34 (6.3 %)
American Indian
22 (4.1 %)
Black
19 (3.5 %)

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)292-6707
Website:	http://manzanomesa.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
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 43

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANZANO MESA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANZANO MESA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	50.2%
Male	269	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

NMSBVI ALBUQUERQUE CAMPUS

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801 STEPHEN MOODY ST SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123 (0.3 miles away)

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