As with most of his projects, Montoya designed the building himself, employing the latest features to ensure the school would be comfortable and functional.

Upon its completion, the Albuquerque Journal described the school as "modern in every particular, well ventilated, well lighted, and equipped in accordance with the very latest and most approved ideas."

[4] It finally closed around 1960 when the current Armijo Elementary was built a short distance to the northwest.

It was designed by county superintendent Atanasio Montoya in accordance with his belief that school rooms should be roomy, bright, and well ventilated.

The main entrance on the south facade is crowned with a small bell tower, which was removed at some point in the 1970s and later replaced.