Dennis Chavez Elementary School

Dennis Chavez Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
7500 Barstow St NE,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
4.2
578 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
66%
State Average
25%
Science
73.4%
State Average
38%
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
534:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
47.1%
Hispanic
36.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
3.3%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/21/2025
Public schools are only as good as the support it receives from its local citizens. My child is in the 4th year of attendance at Denis Chavez Elementary.My family loves this school. The majority of parents, teachers, and family members are very engaged. And because of this, the school as a whole has...
5.0 parent
2/28/2021
This school has great facilities: wonderful library, big open cafeteria, great playground, large classrooms, newly xeriscaped front landscaping, and pleasant kid-friendly hallways. My kids had good experiences in learning and making friends here and they had some terrific teachers (with one exceptio...
5.0 parent
5/15/2015
Dennis Chavez is a wonderful school. My son is a happy 4th grader. I love the community and the parents I have met. The front office staff is friendly. I have seen great changes this year with the new Principal Mrs. Kettler. She goes out of her way to create a positive work place for the staff which...
2.0 parent
6/8/2011
My Daughter has been going to DCES for two years now and the first year her teacher was great. She went above and beyond to help the children learn more. This year it is a different story. My daughter was struggling with her math and reading. I could not understand how she was going from great to re...

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Dennis Chavez Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Albuquerque, NM and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 578 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Dennis Chavez Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $395,577. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Cueva High School, Albuquerque Academy, Hope Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dennis Chavez Elementary School.

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