Arroyo del Oso Elementary vs Dennis Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo del Oso Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Dennis Chavez Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Arroyo del Oso Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Dennis Chavez Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 416 | #47 of 416 |
| National rank | #34565 of 50,301 | #26593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 36.1).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 550 students compared with 321.
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 Arroyo del Oso Elementary better than Dennis Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dennis Chavez Elementary ranks higher (47.8 vs 36.1 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 Arroyo del Oso Elementary and Dennis Chavez Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary: 321. Dennis Chavez Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo del Oso Elementary and Dennis Chavez Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Arroyo del Oso Elementary is 82nd of 416 and Dennis Chavez Elementary is 47th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).