At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Arroyo del Oso Elementary: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Arroyo del Oso Elementary
Arroyo del Oso Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Albuquerque. It is one of 174 current school records connected to Albuquerque Public Schools. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.3%) and White (21.5%). English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arroyo del Oso Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic48.3%
- Black5%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albuquerque Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Comanche Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
East San Jose Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Montezuma Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Chelwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
309 reported students
Inez Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
309 reported students
Emerson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Public schools near Arroyo del Oso Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund G Ross Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 1.4 mi |
| New Mexico International School Elementary · Charter · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–08 | 432 | 1.6 mi |
| Gov Bent Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 339 | 1.7 mi |
| Dennis Chavez Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 550 | 1.8 mi |
| Comanche Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 325 | 2.2 mi |
| Osuna Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–05 | 438 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arroyo del Oso Elementary
What grades does Arroyo del Oso Elementary serve?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Albuquerque Public Schools.
How many students attend Arroyo del Oso Elementary?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 312 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arroyo del Oso Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 321 students and 26.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arroyo del Oso Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albuquerque Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arroyo del Oso Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arroyo del Oso Elementary in?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary is part of Albuquerque Public Schools, based in Albuquerque, NM, which operates 174 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arroyo del Oso Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edmund G Ross Elementary (1.4 mi), New Mexico International School (1.6 mi), Gov Bent Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.