La Mesa Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 7500 Copper Av NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87108


(505) 262-1581

District: Albuquerque Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
429th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,815 Help


Students who attend La Mesa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hayes Middle
High:    Highland High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.7%
African American:
10.4%
White:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details La Mesa Elementary ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 95th among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), African American (10.4%), White (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Mesa Elementary is 11.8, which is the 33rd best among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Mesa Elementary is $9,815, which is the 46th highest among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Mesa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Mesa Elementary 429th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See La Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque Public Schools 76th of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.35 320th 389 17.7%
2006 31.87 284th 390 27.2%
2007 23.62 333rd 398 16.3%
2008 29.78 308th 405 24.0%
2009 34.93 287th 411 30.2%
2010 34.65 294th 419 29.8%
2011 31.09 295th 402 26.6%
2012 18.34 344th 398 13.6%
2013 18.10 362nd 412 12.1%
2014 22.75 376th 442 14.9%
2015 27.58 317th 421 24.7%
2016 14.88 388th 410 5.4%
2017 22.63 305th 374 18.4%
2018 17.89 327th 383 14.6%
2019 16.79 354th 396 10.6%
2022 10.19 397th 420 5.5%
2023 7.16 429th 433 0.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 63rd 83 24.1%
2019 14.14 91st 98 7.1%
2023 11.46 190th 191 0.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.21 300th 356 15.7%
2019 20.31 317th 361 12.2%
2022 10.35 359th 410 12.4%
2023 6.02 421st 424 0.7%
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Rank History for Female students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 289th 339 14.7%
2019 20.45 291st 343 15.2%
2022 6.77 345th 395 12.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 10th 35 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.35 314th 333 5.7%
2019 9.83 325th 337 3.6%
2023 7.87 412th 412 0.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.64 22nd 40 45.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.43 274th 329 16.7%
2019 19.95 274th 320 14.4%
2023 6.68 391st 393 0.5%
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Rank History for White students at La Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.98 409th 411 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for La Mesa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 155 46 11 362 90 n/a n/a 0 664
1991 172 37 13 404 94 n/a n/a 0 720
1992 152 34 19 376 132 n/a n/a 0 713
1993 157 33 12 399 131 n/a n/a 0 732
1994 151 29 11 403 135 n/a n/a 0 729
1995 124 47 12 517 108 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 124 47 12 517 108 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 113 42 12 514 115 n/a n/a 0 796
1998 147 30 6 532 109 n/a n/a 0 824
1999 88 26 7 466 94 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 79 31 11 515 76 n/a n/a 0 712
2001 64 22 11 499 68 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 44 20 7 608 72 n/a n/a 0 751
2003 44 20 7 608 72 n/a n/a 0 751
2004 36 12 8 694 51 n/a n/a 0 801
2005 18 10 6 567 48 n/a n/a 0 649
2006 25 7 4 587 43 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 26 10 1 594 55 n/a n/a 0 686
2008 29 10 1 612 56 n/a n/a 0 708
2009 25 8 0 620 62 n/a n/a 0 715
2010 8 11 0 639 38 0 4 0 700
2011 11 9 1 721 28 0 2 0 772
2012 20 16 0 690 22 0 3 0 751
2013 15 10 0 669 25 0 15 0 734
2014 10 12 3 657 24 0 8 0 714
2015 15 13 3 615 40 0 5 0 691
2016 28 8 4 553 45 0 7 0 645
2017 16 21 5 524 40 0 2 0 608
2018 13 25 4 436 24 0 4 0 506
2019 12 22 8 410 21 0 6 0 479
2020 9 28 5 358 26 0 8 0 434
2021 15 38 4 316 19 0 6 0 398
2022 22 43 4 316 21 0 5 0 411
2023 32 43 1 314 20 0 5 0 415

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 664 40.8 16.2 n/a
1991 720 40.2 17.9 n/a
1992 713 47.6 14.9 77
1993 732 52.4 14.0 n/a
1994 729 50.1 14.6 n/a
1995 808 50.7 15.9 n/a
1996 808 50.7 15.9 n/a
1997 796 53.9 14.8 n/a
1998 824 55.0 15.0 n/a
1999 681 50.6 13.5 79.4
2000 712 45.4 15.7 81.7
2001 664 51.1 13.0 99.5
2002 751 58.6 12.8 99.6
2003 751 58.6 12.8 99.6
2004 801 60.5 13.2 93.5
2005 649 40.0 16.2 96.8
2006 666 49.0 13.6 33.9
2007 686 49.2 13.9 99.6
2008 708 50.2 14.1 98.7
2009 715 48.6 14.7 99.6
2010 700 50.6 13.8 99.6
2011 772 49.0 15.7 99.6
2012 751 46.6 16.1 99.6
2013 734 45.6 16.0 98.2
2014 714 47.0 15.1 98.7
2015 691 43.0 16.0 94.2
2016 645 40.0 16.1 100
2017 608 37.0 16.4 100
2018 506 34.0 14.8 100
2019 479 30.0 15.9 99
2020 434 32.5 13.3 99.5
2021 398 31.6 12.5 100
2022 411 35.6 11.5 100
2023 415 35.1 11.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 664 40.8 16.2 n/a
1991 720 40.2 17.9 n/a
1992 713 47.6 14.9 77
1993 732 52.4 14.0 n/a
1994 729 50.1 14.6 n/a
1995 808 50.7 15.9 n/a
1996 808 50.7 15.9 n/a
1997 796 53.9 14.8 n/a
1998 824 55.0 15.0 n/a
1999 681 50.6 13.5 79.4
2000 712 45.4 15.7 81.7
2001 664 51.1 13.0 99.5
2002 751 58.6 12.8 99.6
2003 751 58.6 12.8 99.6
2004 801 60.5 13.2 93.5
2005 649 40.0 16.2 96.8
2006 666 49.0 13.6 33.9
2007 686 49.2 13.9 99.6
2008 708 50.2 14.1 98.7
2009 715 48.6 14.7 99.6
2010 700 50.6 13.8 99.6
2011 772 49.0 15.7 99.6
2012 751 46.6 16.1 99.6
2013 734 45.6 16.0 98.2
2014 714 47.0 15.1 98.7
2015 691 43.0 16.0 94.2
2016 645 40.0 16.1 100
2017 608 37.0 16.4 100
2018 506 34.0 14.8 100
2019 479 30.0 15.9 99
2020 434 32.5 13.3 99.5
2021 398 31.6 12.5 100
2022 411 35.6 11.5 100
2023 415 35.1 11.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Mesa Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,815

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Mesa Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 354th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 433 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (La Mesa Elementary)209.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque Public Schools)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Mesa Elementary)175.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque Public Schools)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (La Mesa Elementary)1015.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque Public Schools)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Mesa Elementary)1313.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque Public Schools)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479415
 13.4%
African American2243
 95.5%
American Indian2120
 4.8%
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic410314
 23.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1232
 166.7%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%100%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Mesa Elementary

La Mesa Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.9% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at La Mesa Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% White, 5% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended La Mesa Elementary.

Students who attend La Mesa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hayes Middle
High : Highland High


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