Wherry Elementary School
Sandia Base, NM 87116
Phone: (505) 880-3744
District: Albuquerque Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 499 students
Sandia Base's Wherry Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Albuquerque Public Schools district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10.
Wherry Elementary School is a public school in the Albuquerque Public Schools district located in Sandia Base, NM. As of 2012, the students are 86.4% Hispanic; 3.8% White, non-Hispanic; 3% Native American or Native Alaskan; 2.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.4% Multiracial; 1.4% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 99.4% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.4% | 66% | 59% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 3.8% | 22% | 26% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 3% | 4% | 10% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2.8% | 2% | 2% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 3% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 99.4% | 63% | 68% |
| English learners | — | 17% | 16% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 6 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 10.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 5.7 mi | |
| 2 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 10.8 mi | |
| 3 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 13.6 mi | |
| 4 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 14 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 3.2 mi. |
