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ALVARADO ELEMENTARY

1100 SOLAR RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107

About ALVARADO ELEMENTARY

Alvarado Elementary has a soft, steady feel that many families really appreciate. The math proficiency usually sits around the middle range, which is pretty close to New Mexico’s statewide performance, so families see it as fairly typical for the region. Teachers work with groups that feel like a medium sized circle rather than a crowded classroom, giving lessons a smoother, calmer flow. Compared to nearby schools like Zuni Elementary or Montezuma Elementary, Alvarado often lands somewhere in the middle for proficiency, with some years showing a small bump and others sitting more evenly. Most families renting a three bedroom home in this part of Albuquerque pay a moderate amount, sometimes creeping higher depending on how close they are to the shopping corridors. Students eventually move on to Albuquerque High School or other nearby secondary schools. Those schools have alumni who’ve gone into fields like culinary arts, public service, tech support, early education, and even small entrepreneurial work. Alvarado reflects that same grounded, everyday spirit. Teachers seem tuned in to small things, like who needs a few quiet minutes before getting started or who learns best when a lesson gets hands on. It’s not a flashy school. Just steady, warm, and very connected to the families who show up each day.

ALVARADO ELEMENTARY Contact Information

Address

1100 SOLAR RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107

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Phone

(505) 344-4412

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
274
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ALVARADO ELEMENTARY

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Early release on Wednesday at 1:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 20.44%
Asian 0.36%
Hispanic 72.99%
Black 1.09%
Two+ Races 3.65%
Native Am. 1.46%
White
20.44%
Asian
0.36%
Hispanic
72.99%
Black
1.09%
Two+ Races
3.65%
Native Am.
1.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 274
50.36%
138 Female
49.64%
136 Male

Student Population

274 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

282 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Alvarado recently added a morning reading routine to build smoother fluency. A new after school art studio also opened, giving students space for drawing and creative projects.

FAQ

Q1. Is Alvarado Elementary good for kids who need a gentle start

Ans. Yes the school keeps things calm and lets students ease into the day.

Q2. How do teachers communicate with parents

Ans. They send short updates and simple reminders families can follow easily.

Q3. Are creative activities available

Ans. Yes kids enjoy art, small clubs, and seasonal hands on projects.

Q4. Do students get outdoor recess

Ans. They go outside often whenever the weather cooperates.

Q5. How is the pickup routine in the afternoon

Ans. It stays smooth with families moving in a steady relaxed flow.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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