Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
28%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School often compared to?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griegos Elementary School, S. Y. Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School?
502 students attend Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School offer ?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School part of?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School located?
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School is located in the Prospectors Ridge neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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