Governor Bent Elementary School

Governor Bent Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
5700 Hendrix Rd NE,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
4.5
2.2
329 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
6.8%
State Average
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
53.6%
Native American
20.2%
White
14.6%
Two or more races
5%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Parent
10/24/2017
The academics at this school are very good. My children struggled at other schools but this school helped alot. They used to be way behind but now they are catching up... fast!! The staff is understanding and very friendly. The principal is also caring and understandable.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 7 Reviews
principal
1/28/2025
GBES is an exceptional place where students and families are welcome. The staff at Governor Bent is dedicated and hardworking, always going above and beyond to support every student. They foster an inclusive environment that works with English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and Indig...
1.0 parent
10/3/2024
My kids went to this school 2 years ago as well and were constantly targeting my family and making it hard on us . Office lady threatened to call the cops for picking up our kids early and leave a report on them . A traumatic and horrible experience in this school . I will never enroll any of my kid...
1.0 other
7/3/2022
My grandsons experience at Governor Bent was a traumatic experience. He was being bullied and administrators, especially principal we’re so incompetent. They take the side of the aggressors and bullies. Some of the teachers do put some effort into educating your child and hopefully your child is luc...
1.0 parent
5/16/2022
I feel that my family was being racially profile my family has been a target j

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Governor Bent Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Albuquerque, NM and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 329 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Governor Bent Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $330,050. Discover additional schools in the area, like Del Norte High School, Nex Gen Academy, New Future High School, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Governor Bent Elementary School.

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