Alice King Community School vs La Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice King Community School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students
La Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Alice King Community School Albuquerque, New Mexico | La Mesa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 416 | #312 of 416 |
| National rank | #23587 of 50,301 | #47191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice King Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 15.9).
- •Alice King Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Alice King Community School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Alice King Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 98.8%).
- •Alice King Community School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •La Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 384.
- •Alice King Community School is a charter school while La Mesa Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice King Community School better than La Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alice King Community School ranks higher (52.2 vs 15.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice King Community School and La Mesa Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice King Community School: 384. La Mesa Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice King Community School and La Mesa Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Alice King Community School is 39th of 416 and La Mesa Elementary is 312th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).