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WASHINGTON AVE ELEMENTARY

408 N WASHINGTON AVE, ROSWELL, NM, 88201

About WASHINGTON AVE ELEMENTARY

Washington Ave Elementary School is a public school in Roswell, New Mexico, that serves students in grades PK–5. There are 288 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.This makes it possible for students to get personalized help while also learning together. Washington Ave Elementary focuses on the basics, like math, reading, writing, and science. It also has enrichment programs in technology, the arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning.The school tries to help all students, including those who struggle and those who excel. The student body is made up of people from a wide range of ethnic and economic backgrounds.According to the U. S. News, 17% of students did well in math and 32% did well in reading. Funding per student is used to buy teaching materials and keep classrooms safe and welcoming. Washington Ave Elementary is known in the community for its dedication to creating a structured and welcoming place to learn. The school's strengths are its wide range of programs, helpful staff, and focus on basic academic skills, making it one of the best schools in New Mexico.

WASHINGTON AVE ELEMENTARY Contact Information

Address

408 N WASHINGTON AVE, ROSWELL, NM, 88201

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Phone

(575) 637-3625

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 32% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
288
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 167 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at WASHINGTON AVE 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM - 3:05 AM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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 20.83%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 78.47%
Black 0.35%
Two+ Races 0.35%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.83%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
78.47%
Black
0.35%
Two+ Races
0.35%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 288
47.57%
137 Female
52.43%
151 Male

Student Population

288 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

576 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington Avenue Elementary School hosted its PTO STEM Night on October 28, 2025. The event featured hands-on activities prepared by New Mexico Military Institute cadets.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of enrichment programs does Washington Ave Elementary have?

Ans. Students can join clubs for STEM, the arts, music, and schoolwork.

Q2. Are there programs at the school after school?

Ans. Yes, supervised programs offer help with homework, extra activities, and fun things to do.

Q3. Are there ways for parents to get involved?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to workshops, and go to school events.

Q4: What does Washington Ave Elementary do to help new students?

Ans. New students can get used to the school by going through orientation and getting help from staff.

Q5. Does the school have computers and other technology?

Ans. Yes, students learn with computers, tablets, and other digital tools.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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