- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Alamosa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alamosa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000022
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamosa Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #94 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamosa Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Elementary ranks #94 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Alamosa Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 350006000022 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Alamosa Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Alamosa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school 382
Alamosa Elementary
382 students
What this shows Alamosa Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamosa Elementary compares
Alamosa Elementary 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,108
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Alamosa Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamosa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamosa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alamosa Elementary
How many students attend Alamosa Elementary?
Alamosa Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamosa Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Alamosa Elementary?
100.0% of students at Alamosa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamosa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alamosa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamosa Elementary?
Alamosa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Alamosa Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamosa Elementary ranks #94 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.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Alamosa Elementary, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.