North Valley Academy Charter

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Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 56/100 ranks North Valley Academy Charter #42 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,129 per pupil, North Valley Academy Charter ranks #112 of 143 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

380
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,129
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Valley Academy Charter operates 1 public schools serving 380 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 $14,129 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half 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 9.0% local, 78.5% state, and 12.5% 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 56/100, ranked #42 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 51, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 38.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% White, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Valley Academy, enrolling 280 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

North Valley Academy accounts for 73.7% of all North Valley Academy Charter student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Valley Academy Charter a distant remainder — means North Valley Academy Charter-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. 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

North Valley Academy Charter reports 50.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

North Valley Academy Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 38.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.5%
Federal
78.5%
State
9.0%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
42 / 98
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in North Valley Academy Charter.

White 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.6%
Other 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

38.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Valley Academy Charter

School Enrollment
North Valley Academy
Charter
280

How North Valley Academy Charter Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Monte Del Sol Charter Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hagerman Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
21st Century Public Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Valley Academy Charter'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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Albuquerque Public Schools
79,805 students · 176 schools · $15,108/pupil
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17,272 students · 21 schools · $13,392/pupil
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Gadsden Independent Schools
12,551 students · 28 schools · $18,250/pupil
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Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools
12,224 students · 33 schools · $18,936/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Valley Academy Charter?

North Valley Academy Charter has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 380 students.

How much does North Valley Academy Charter spend per student?

North Valley Academy Charter spends $14,129 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #42 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of North Valley Academy Charter?

North Valley Academy Charter students are 80.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% White, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Valley Academy Charter?

North Valley Academy Charter has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #42 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.