La Mesa Elementary vs Sandia Base Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Sandia Base Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
| Measure | La Mesa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sandia Base Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 416 | #163 of 416 |
| National rank | #47191 of 50,301 | #40949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 415 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandia Base Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 15.9).
- •Sandia Base Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Sandia Base Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •La Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 100%).
- •La Mesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •La Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 280.
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 La Mesa Elementary better than Sandia Base Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandia Base Elementary ranks higher (26.2 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 La Mesa Elementary and Sandia Base Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Elementary: 415. Sandia Base Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Elementary and Sandia Base Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Mesa Elementary is 312th of 416 and Sandia Base Elementary is 163rd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).