- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Classical Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006001031Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Classical Prep earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #31 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Classical Prep has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks #31 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
759 on latest CCD 350006001031 · Albuquerque, NM Other · MID · CHARTER
759 enr · 14.9:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Resource Investment Index #31 of 102 schools in Albuquerque. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Classical Prep 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 759
Cottonwood Classical Prep
759 students
What this shows Cottonwood Classical Prep reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Classical Prep compares
Cottonwood Classical Prep vs New Mexico and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 92% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood Classical Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Classical Prep'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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Classical Prep
How many students attend Cottonwood Classical Prep?
Cottonwood Classical Prep has 759 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Classical Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Classical Prep is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonwood Classical Prep?
6.5% of students at Cottonwood Classical Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Classical Prep?
Cottonwood Classical Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cottonwood Classical Prep rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks #31 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 Cottonwood Classical Prep, 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.