Altura Preparatory School vs Edmund G Ross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altura Preparatory School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Edmund G Ross Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Altura Preparatory School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Edmund G Ross Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 416 | #228 of 416 |
| National rank | #14304 of 50,301 | #44270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altura Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 20.9).
- •Altura Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Edmund G Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 20.2).
- •Edmund G Ross Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 263.
- •Altura Preparatory School is a charter school while Edmund G Ross 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 Altura Preparatory School better than Edmund G Ross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altura Preparatory School ranks higher (65.7 vs 20.9 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 Altura Preparatory School and Edmund G Ross Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altura Preparatory School: 263. Edmund G Ross Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altura Preparatory School and Edmund G Ross Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Altura Preparatory School is 20th of 416 and Edmund G Ross Elementary is 228th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).