Enrollment
378
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corrales, NM
Corrales Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Corrales Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006000107
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corrales Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 378
- students enrolled
Corrales Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corrales Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corrales Elementary
Corrales Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Corrales, New Mexico, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 378 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% 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 Corrales Elementary.
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 Corrales Elementary compares
Corrales Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 74% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 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.
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 51.3%
White 36.2%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Corrales Elementary is more 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 Corrales Elementary.
$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 Corrales Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corrales Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Corrales Elementary
How many students attend Corrales Elementary?
Corrales Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corrales, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corrales Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Corrales Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corrales Elementary?
21.0% of students at Corrales Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corrales Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Corrales Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Corrales, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corrales Elementary?
Corrales Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Corrales Elementary a good school?
Corrales Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Public Schools?
Besides Corrales 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.
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