Enrollment
328
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Albuquerque Bilingual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350013400923Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #20 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy ranks #20 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Bilingual Academy · New Mexico
NCES ID 350013400923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albuquerque Bilingual Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 328 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 99.2% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (23%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Albuquerque Bilingual Academy spends $12,807 per pupil, 23% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is a single-school charter district, so Albuquerque Bilingual Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Albuquerque Bilingual Academy compares
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,807
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.3%
White 22.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Bilingual Academy, which includes Albuquerque Bilingual Academy.
$12,807
Per student
-23%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.7%
State 78.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
How many students attend Albuquerque Bilingual Academy?
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Bilingual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Albuquerque Bilingual Academy?
99.2% of students at Albuquerque Bilingual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albuquerque Bilingual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albuquerque Bilingual Academy?
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albuquerque Bilingual Academy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy ranks #20 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 Albuquerque Bilingual Academy a good school?
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Albuquerque Bilingual Academy?
None; Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is a single-school charter district, and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is its only campus.
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