- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, NM
Academy for Technology & Classics
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Technology & Classics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350237000841Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Technology & Classics earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 24
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Technology & Classics has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Technology & Classics ranks #3 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM.
School address
District: Santa Fe Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350237000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Academy for Technology & Classics held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350237000841 · Santa Fe, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
398 enr · 13.3:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe High (1,491 students)
Academy for Technology & Classics held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Academy for Technology & Classics in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High
1,491 students
- Capital High
Capital High
1,388 students
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Academy Community
704 students
- Nina Otero Com
Nina Otero Community School
629 students
- Pinon Elementa 513
Pinon Elementary
513 students
- This school 398
Academy for Technology & Classics
398 students
What this shows Academy for Technology & Classics reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Technology & Classics compares
Academy for Technology & Classics held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 74% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 22.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Academy for Technology & Classics is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Public Schools reports $14,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Technology & Classics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Real Academy Community | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nina Otero Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Technology & Classics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Technology & Classics
How many students attend Academy for Technology & Classics?
Academy for Technology & Classics has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, NM. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology & Classics?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Technology & Classics is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Technology & Classics?
21.2% of students at Academy for Technology & Classics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Technology & Classics?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Technology & Classics is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Technology & Classics?
Academy for Technology & Classics has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Technology & Classics rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Technology & Classics ranks #3 of 24 schools in Santa Fe, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Public Schools?
Besides Academy for Technology & Classics, Santa Fe Public Schools also operates Santa Fe High (1,491 students), Capital High (1,388 students), and El Camino Real Academy Community (704 students). See the Santa Fe Public Schools district page for the complete list.