Edmund G Ross Elementary School

6700 Palomas Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edmund G Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edmund G Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Edmund G Ross Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Edmund G Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmund G Ross Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#392 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
24%
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35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edmund G Ross Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
10%
12%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
60%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
22%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Edmund G Ross Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edmund G Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School is ranked #392 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Edmund G Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Edmund G Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennis Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Edmund G Ross Elementary School?
405 students attend Edmund G Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Edmund G Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmund G Ross Elementary School?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edmund G Ross Elementary School offer ?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edmund G Ross Elementary School part of?
Edmund G Ross Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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