Enrollment
534
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Federal NCES profile for Christine Duncan Heritage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000925Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #24 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christine Duncan Heritage Academy ranks #24 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christine Duncan Heritage Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Christine Duncan Heritage Academy.
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 Christine Duncan Heritage Academy compares
Christine Duncan Heritage 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,964
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 95.3%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Christine Duncan Heritage Academy.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
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.
How Christine Duncan Heritage Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christine Duncan Heritage Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
How many students attend Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
100.0% of students at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
The largest demographic group at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Christine Duncan Heritage Academy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Christine Duncan Heritage Academy ranks #24 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 Christine Duncan Heritage Academy a good school?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. It is also less 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 Public Schools?
Besides Christine Duncan Heritage Academy, 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.
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