Zuni Elementary School

6300 Claremont Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zuni Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 80% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Zuni Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Zuni 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 Zuni Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#357 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zuni 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.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zuni 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.
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
6%
12%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
64%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Zuni 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 (19-20)
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zuni Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zuni Elementary School's ranking?
Zuni Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Zuni Elementary School?
238 students attend Zuni Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Zuni Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zuni Elementary School?
Zuni Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zuni Elementary School offer ?
Zuni Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zuni Elementary School part of?
Zuni Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Zuni Elementary School located?
Zuni Elementary School is located in the Vista Encantada neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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