- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Cien Aguas International
Federal NCES profile for Cien Aguas International, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006001050Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cien Aguas International earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cien Aguas International has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cien Aguas International ranks #3 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cien Aguas International held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 350006001050 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
419 enr · 13.5:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Cien Aguas International held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cien Aguas International 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 419
Cien Aguas International
419 students
What this shows Cien Aguas International reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cien Aguas International compares
Cien Aguas International 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▼ 16% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
White 10.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Cien Aguas International is less 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 Cien Aguas International 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 | Higher 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 Cien Aguas International'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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cien Aguas International
How many students attend Cien Aguas International?
Cien Aguas International has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cien Aguas International?
The student-teacher ratio at Cien Aguas International is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Cien Aguas International?
68.2% of students at Cien Aguas International are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cien Aguas International?
The largest demographic group at Cien Aguas International is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cien Aguas International?
Cien Aguas International has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cien Aguas International rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Cien Aguas International ranks #3 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 Cien Aguas International, 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.