Wherry Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albuquerque, New Mexico 87116 · Albuquerque
#383 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#48703 of 50,301 nationally
About Wherry Elementary
Wherry 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 240 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 383rd of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 240.
There are 183 schools in Albuquerque; Wherry Elementary ranks 160th of 170 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
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 Wherry Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wherry Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Buren Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students · 1.1 km away
Sandia Base Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students · 1.3 km away
Emerson Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 1.4 km away
Wilson Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students · 1.5 km away
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Albuquerque · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
134 students · 1.6 km away
Cesar Chavez Community School
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
181 students · 1.9 km away
La Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.5 km away
Whittier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 2.5 km away
Technology Leadership High School
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
334 students · 3.0 km away
Hawthorne Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 3.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wherry Elementary a good school?
Wherry Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #383 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 Wherry Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Wherry Elementary ranks #383 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #48703 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wherry Elementary?
Wherry Elementary had 240 students in 2025.
Is Wherry Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Wherry Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wherry Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wherry Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.