Helen Cordero Primary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121 · Albuquerque
#121 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#37798 of 50,301 nationally
About Helen Cordero Primary
Helen Cordero Primary is a public elementary located in Albuquerque, in the Albuquerque school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 121st of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 183 schools in Albuquerque; Helen Cordero Primary ranks 42nd of 170 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Helen Cordero Primary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Helen Cordero Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edward Gonzales Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students · 172 m away
Truman Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students · 1.7 km away
Maryann Binford Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students · 1.8 km away
Jimmy Carter Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students · 1.9 km away
Carlos Rey Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 2.2 km away
Mark Armijo Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
233 students · 2.2 km away
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Albuquerque · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
314 students · 2.4 km away
Alamosa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students · 2.6 km away
La Academia de Esperanza
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
238 students · 2.7 km away
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
203 students · 2.7 km away
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444 students
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
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447 students
Loma Heights Elementary
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450 students
Yucca Heights Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helen Cordero Primary a good school?
Helen Cordero Primary has a Success Index (US) of 31.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #121 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 Helen Cordero Primary rank in New Mexico?
Helen Cordero Primary ranks #121 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #37798 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Helen Cordero Primary?
Helen Cordero Primary had 445 students in 2025.
Is Helen Cordero Primary a elementary school or a high school?
Helen Cordero Primary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Helen Cordero Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Helen Cordero Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.