Enrollment
311
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science
Federal NCES profile for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350013000921Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science ranks #6 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science · New Mexico
NCES ID 350013000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+17% 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
What stands out at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.5% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New Mexico average.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science spends $9,873 per pupil, 41% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is a single-school charter district, so Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science 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 Institute of Math & Science compares
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 89% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,873
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.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science, which includes Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science.
$9,873
Per student
-41%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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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 public 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 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science ranks #6 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 Institute of Math & Science a good school?
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 Institute of Math & Science?
None; Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is a single-school charter district, and Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is its only campus.
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