- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Desert Willow Family School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Willow Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006000273
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Willow Family School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #19 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Willow Family School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Willow Family School ranks #19 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Desert Willow Family School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350006000273 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 17:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Desert Willow Family School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Desert Willow Family School 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 289
Desert Willow Family School
289 students
What this shows Desert Willow Family School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Willow Family School compares
Desert Willow Family School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 90% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Desert Willow Family School 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 Desert Willow Family School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Willow Family School'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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Willow Family School
How many students attend Desert Willow Family School?
Desert Willow Family School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Willow Family School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Willow Family School?
8.2% of students at Desert Willow Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Willow Family School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Willow Family School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Willow Family School?
Desert Willow Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Desert Willow Family School rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Willow Family School ranks #19 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 Desert Willow Family School, 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.