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TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY

8121 RAINBOW BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87114

About TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY

Tierra Antigua Elementary usually shows a math proficiency around 35–39%, placing it above the New Mexico state proficiency of 31% and making it one of the stronger options in this part of Albuquerque. The teacher–student ratio is about 1:17, which keeps classrooms balanced and gives teachers enough room to support kids who need extra help. Families often compare it with Painted Sky Elementary, which stays near 38%, and Double Eagle Elementary, around 40%, putting Tierra Antigua right in that higher-performing cluster. Renting a 3-bedroom home in this area averages about 1,650, and many families settle here long-term because the neighborhood feels stable and predictable. Most students move on to Volcano Vista High School. Alumni from this side of Albuquerque often enter fields like engineering support, business operations, healthcare tech, education, and creative design. The school itself feels calm and steady, nothing too flashy, just dependable routines and teachers who know their students. Parents say mornings feel smooth and children walk in with a quiet confidence.

TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY Contact Information

Address

8121 RAINBOW BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87114

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Phone

(505) 792-3262

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 51% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
741
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 78 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at TIERRA ANTIGUA 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 27.94%
Asian 1.62%
Hispanic 58.16%
Black 2.16%
Two+ Races 5.94%
Native Am. 3.91%
White
27.94%
Asian
1.62%
Hispanic
58.16%
Black
2.16%
Two+ Races
5.94%
Native Am.
3.91%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 741
48.72%
361 Female
51.28%
380 Male

Student Population

741 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

370 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A new hands-on STEM rotation launched for upper grades. The school also added a morning reading warm-up to help younger students settle into the day.

FAQ

Q1. How do families describe the school vibe?

Ans. They say it feels friendly, calm, and easy for kids to adjust to.

Q2. Is the school good for younger students?

Ans. Yes, teachers offer patient routines and gentle guidance.

Q3. What activities are popular with students?

Ans. STEM projects, outdoor play, and simple creative tasks.

Q4. How do teachers communicate with parents?

Ans. Through short notes, reminders, and casual check-ins.

Q5. Does the school have good outdoor space?

Ans. Yes, the playground and open areas are used daily.

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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