How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Albuquerque Public Schools | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Espanola, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 79,805 | 92 |
| Number of Schools | 174 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Albuquerque Public Schools | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,964 | $13,386 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.5% | 22.1% |
| State Revenue | 68.0% | 75.5% |
| Local Revenue | 17.5% | 2.4% |
Albuquerque Public Schools
Federal State Local
La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Albuquerque Public Schools | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.5% | — |
| African American | 2.6% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.1% | — |
| Asian | 1.8% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.2% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | — |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.7% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Albuquerque Public Schools | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 209 | — |
| Schools with AP | 22 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 314.6:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.8% | 34.8% |
School Types
Albuquerque Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 31
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.