Enrollment
319
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Digital Arts and Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Digital Arts and Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000853Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Digital Arts and Technology Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #20 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Digital Arts and Technology Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Arts and Technology Academy ranks #20 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Digital Arts and Technology Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Digital Arts and Technology Academy
Digital Arts and Technology Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 319 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.5% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the New Mexico average.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Digital Arts and Technology 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 Digital Arts and Technology Academy compares
Digital Arts and Technology 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 55% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 68.0%
White 18.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Digital Arts and Technology Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Digital Arts and Technology 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 Digital Arts and Technology Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Digital Arts and Technology 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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Digital Arts and Technology Academy
How many students attend Digital Arts and Technology Academy?
Digital Arts and Technology Academy has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Digital Arts and Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Digital Arts and Technology Academy is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Digital Arts and Technology Academy?
36.5% of students at Digital Arts and Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Digital Arts and Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Digital Arts and Technology Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Digital Arts and Technology Academy?
Digital Arts and Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Digital Arts and Technology Academy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Arts and Technology Academy ranks #20 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 Digital Arts and Technology Academy a good school?
Digital Arts and Technology Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Digital Arts and Technology 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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