- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Bandelier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bandelier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006000030
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bandelier Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #29 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bandelier Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bandelier Elementary ranks #29 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Bandelier Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 350006000030 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.1:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Bandelier Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bandelier 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 387
Bandelier Elementary
387 students
What this shows Bandelier Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bandelier Elementary compares
Bandelier Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 61% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Bandelier Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bandelier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bandelier 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 elementary 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bandelier Elementary
How many students attend Bandelier Elementary?
Bandelier Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandelier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bandelier Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Bandelier Elementary?
31.3% of students at Bandelier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bandelier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bandelier Elementary is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bandelier Elementary?
Bandelier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bandelier Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Bandelier Elementary ranks #29 of 36 elementary 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 elementary schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Bandelier 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.