Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education #47 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,553 per pupil, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education ranks #117 of 143 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

228
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,553
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education operates 1 public schools serving 228 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 Sandoval County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,553 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 3.8% local, 84.3% state, and 11.9% 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 53/100, ranked #47 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 29.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% White, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, enrolling 222 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education accounts for 97.4% of all Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education a distant remainder — means Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education-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

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education reports 75.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. 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

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education chronic absenteeism rate is 29.3% — 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 Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is typically wider than the Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
84.3%
State
3.8%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
47 / 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 Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education.

White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 4.1%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education

School Enrollment
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Charter
222

How Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Floyd Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Amy Biehl Charter High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Altura Preparatory School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dora Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
The Masters Program Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 228 students.

How much does Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education spend per student?

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education spends $13,553 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #47 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education students are 80.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% White, 1.8% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?

Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #47 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.