CIEN AGUAS INTERNATIONAL

2000 RANDOLPH RD. SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Charter School 422 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cien Aguas International School (CAIS) is a public K-8 charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, distinguished by its commitment to rigorous academic standards and global citizenship. The school operates as a dual-language immersion program, where students receive instruction in both English and Spanish. This immersive environment is designed to foster high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, ensuring that students develop strong proficiency in both languages by the time they graduate.

Beyond its linguistic focus, Cien Aguas emphasizes an inquiry-based approach to learning that aligns with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The curriculum is crafted to promote critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a sense of community responsibility. By integrating global perspectives into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare its students to excel in a diverse, interconnected world, providing a supportive and challenging educational foundation for children in the Albuquerque area.

422

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIEN AGUAS INTERNATIONAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	353
Black	2
Asian	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
353 (83.6 %)
White
59 (14.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)255-0001
Website:	http://cienaguas.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CIEN AGUAS INTERNATIONAL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CIEN AGUAS INTERNATIONAL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	49.5%
Male	213	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)