HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY

helencordero.aps.edu

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Helen Cordero Primary School is a public elementary school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, operating within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Named in honor of the renowned Cochiti Pueblo potter Helen Cordero—the creator of the iconic "Storyteller" figurine—the school reflects a commitment to cultural heritage and community connection. It serves students in the surrounding Albuquerque area, focusing on foundational academic development while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

As part of the APS system, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its efforts to integrate community involvement into its educational approach, striving to prepare young learners for future academic success. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Helen Cordero Primary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the educational standards of the district.

470

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	402
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	12

Hispanic
402 (85.5 %)
White
42 (8.9 %)
American Indian
12 (2.6 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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)833-5830
Website:	http://helencordero.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
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 89

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	89
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	49.4%
Male	238	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)