21st Century Public Academy

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Albuquerque, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks 21st Century Public Academy #71 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,779 per pupil, 21st Century Public Academy ranks #133 of 143 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

393
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,779
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

21st Century Public Academy operates 1 public schools serving 393 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bernalillo County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,779 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 15 of 143 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Mexico compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 10.5% local, 76.1% state, and 13.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #71 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 371:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is 21st Century Public Academy, enrolling 371 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

21st Century Public Academy accounts for 94.4% of all 21st Century Public Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of 21st Century Public Academy a distant remainder — means 21st Century Public Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

21st Century Public Academy student-counselor ratio is 371:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

21st Century Public Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 24.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within 21st Century Public Academy is typically wider than the 21st Century Public Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.4%
Federal
76.1%
State
10.5%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
71 / 98
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in 21st Century Public Academy.

White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

371:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in 21st Century Public Academy

School Enrollment
21st Century Public Academy
Charter
371

How 21st Century Public Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Mexico districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Clayton Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cimarron Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
North Valley Academy Charter Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to 21st Century Public Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New Mexico

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in 21st Century Public Academy?

21st Century Public Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 393 students.

How much does 21st Century Public Academy spend per student?

21st Century Public Academy spends $11,779 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #71 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of 21st Century Public Academy?

21st Century Public Academy students are 69.3% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for 21st Century Public Academy?

21st Century Public Academy has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #71 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.