Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. Montoya Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Montoya Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
A. Montoya Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Montoya Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
53%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Montoya Elementary School's ranking?
A. Montoya Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are A. Montoya Elementary School often compared to?
A. Montoya Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Antonito Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend A. Montoya Elementary School?
404 students attend A. Montoya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of A. Montoya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. Montoya Elementary School?
A. Montoya Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does A. Montoya Elementary School offer ?
A. Montoya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. Montoya Elementary School part of?
A. Montoya Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
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