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Onate Elementary School

12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Onate 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 5% in NM
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Onate Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Onate Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onate Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#31 out of 796 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
24%
55-59%
34%
50-59%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
51%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onate Elementary School's ranking?
Onate Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Onate Elementary School often compared to?
Onate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S. Y. Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Onate Elementary School?
267 students attend Onate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Onate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onate Elementary School?
Onate Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onate Elementary School offer ?
Onate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onate Elementary School part of?
Onate Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Onate Elementary School located?
Onate Elementary School is located in the Onate neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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