Overview
LA MESA ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 415 students. It is part of the ALBUQUERQUE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictALBUQUERQUE
County35001
CityALBUQUERQUE
ZIP87108
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350006000075
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment415
White6.3%
Hispanic / Latino76.1%
Black / African American9.6%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)