NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY

7939 4TH STREET NW
LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

www.nvanm.org

Charter School 380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

North Valley Academy (NVA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a commitment to a rigorous academic curriculum, prioritizing small class sizes and a personalized learning environment. By fostering a close-knit community, NVA aims to provide a stable and supportive educational atmosphere where students can develop both academically and personally.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects while integrating character education into its daily programming. With a philosophy rooted in high expectations, North Valley Academy encourages active parental involvement and community engagement as central pillars of student success. Through its structured academic approach and focus on developing well-rounded individuals, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of high school and beyond.

380

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	298
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	9

Hispanic
298 (78.4 %)
White
61 (16.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
American Indian
9 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY CHARTER
Phone:	(505)998-0501
Website:	http://www.nvanm.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
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 34

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	36
Grade 8	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	43.2%
Male	216	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)