Helen Cordero Primary serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Cordero Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Helen Cordero Primary's student population of 470 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helen Cordero Primary is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Helen Cordero Primary?
470 students attend Helen Cordero Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Helen Cordero Primary students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Cordero Primary?
Helen Cordero Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helen Cordero Primary offer ?
Helen Cordero Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Helen Cordero Primary part of?
Helen Cordero Primary is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Helen Cordero Primary located?
Helen Cordero Primary is located in the Westgate Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 5 other public schools located in Westgate Heights.
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