Lew Wallace Elementary School

513 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Lew Wallace Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Lew Wallace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lew Wallace Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#642 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lew Wallace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lew Wallace 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.
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
6%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
76%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
11%
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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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Lew Wallace 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lew Wallace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lew Wallace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lew Wallace Elementary School's ranking?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lew Wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Lew Wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duranes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School?
177 students attend Lew Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lew Wallace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lew Wallace Elementary School?
Lew Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lew Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Lew Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lew Wallace Elementary School part of?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Lew Wallace Elementary School located?
Lew Wallace Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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