- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Armijo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Armijo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000027
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armijo Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #88 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Armijo Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armijo Elementary ranks #88 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Armijo Elementary held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350006000027 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Armijo Elementary held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Armijo 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 260
Armijo Elementary
260 students
What this shows Armijo Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armijo Elementary compares
Armijo 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.4%
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
$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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
White 4.6%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Armijo 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 Armijo 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 Armijo 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armijo Elementary
How many students attend Armijo Elementary?
Armijo Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armijo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Armijo Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Armijo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Armijo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armijo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Armijo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armijo Elementary?
Armijo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Armijo Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Armijo Elementary ranks #88 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 Armijo 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.