Dennis Chavez Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 · Albuquerque
#47 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#26593 of 50,301 nationally
About Dennis Chavez Elementary
Dennis Chavez Elementary is a public elementary located in Albuquerque, in the Albuquerque school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 550 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 47th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 550.
There are 183 schools in Albuquerque; Dennis Chavez Elementary ranks 21st of 170 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dennis Chavez Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dennis Chavez Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desert Ridge Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 1.3 km away
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students · 1.8 km away
Altura Preparatory School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 1.8 km away
Edmund G Ross Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 2.1 km away
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 2.6 km away
Arroyo del Oso Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 2.8 km away
North Star Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students · 2.8 km away
Corrales International
Albuquerque · Charter other · Grades K–12
232 students · 3.4 km away
Explore Academy
Albuquerque · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,413 students · 3.7 km away
Osuna Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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550 students
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540 students
Puesta del Sol Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students
Painted Sky Elementary
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536 students
Tombaugh Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
College Lane Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dennis Chavez Elementary a good school?
Dennis Chavez Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #47 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dennis Chavez Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Dennis Chavez Elementary ranks #47 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #26593 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary?
Dennis Chavez Elementary had 550 students in 2025.
Is Dennis Chavez Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dennis Chavez Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dennis Chavez Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dennis Chavez Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.