Enrollment
1,005
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Abq School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Abq School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350012201071Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abq School of Excellence earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #62 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abq School of Excellence has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abq School of Excellence ranks #62 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Abq School of Excellence · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012201071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abq School of Excellence compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abq School of Excellence
Abq School of Excellence is a large charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 94% of New Mexico schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,005 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1005 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Abq School of Excellence spends $11,674 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Abq School of Excellence is a single-school charter district, so Abq School of Excellence operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,005 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in New Mexico, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abq School of Excellence compares
Abq School of Excellence on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1005 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 30.4%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 5.8%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Abq School of Excellence is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abq School of Excellence, which includes Abq School of Excellence.
$11,674
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.7%
State 73.8%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Abq School of Excellence
How many students attend Abq School of Excellence?
Abq School of Excellence has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abq School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Abq School of Excellence is 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abq School of Excellence?
45.7% of students at Abq School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abq School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Abq School of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abq School of Excellence?
Abq School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abq School of Excellence rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Abq School of Excellence ranks #62 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
Is Abq School of Excellence a good school?
Abq School of Excellence earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Abq School of Excellence?
None; Abq School of Excellence is a single-school charter district, and Abq School of Excellence is its only campus.
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