Enrollment
311
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350013000921 Charter school
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science — Albuquerque, NM
Federal NCES profile for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 8.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 89% below the New Mexico average and 84% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science spends $10,797 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.1% from local sources (property taxes), 88.6% from the state, and 0.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 89% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 89% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,797
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 311 Top 55% in New Mexico — larger than 45% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 8.5% -89% vs state
NCES ID 350013000921
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 18.6%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science, which includes Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science.
$10,797
Per student
-43%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.1%
State 88.6%
Federal 0.3%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science
How many students attend Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has 311 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?
8.5% of students at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?
The largest demographic group at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.