RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY

2800 VERMEJO PARK DR SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121

rudolfoanaya.aps.edu

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rudolfo Anaya Elementary, located in the Westside area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Named in honor of the legendary Chicano author Rudolfo Anaya, the school reflects his commitment to literature, culture, and community. It serves a diverse student population, providing a nurturing educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the importance of fostering a lifelong love of reading and storytelling among its pupils.

The school is designed as a modern learning facility that integrates technology and collaborative spaces to support contemporary teaching methods. Beyond its core curriculum, Rudolfo Anaya Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement, striving to create a supportive network that helps students succeed. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the celebration of local cultural heritage, the school aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, thoughtful contributors to their community.

592

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	510
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	19

Hispanic
510 (86.1 %)
White
39 (6.6 %)
American Indian
19 (3.2 %)
Black
16 (2.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)

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)452-3137
Website:	http://rudolfoanaya.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
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 45

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	49.2%
Male	301	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)