- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Digital Arts and Technology Academy shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 350006000853 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
319 enr · 11.8:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Digital Arts and Technology Academy shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Digital Arts and Technology Academy 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 319
Digital Arts and Technology Academy
319 students
What this shows Digital Arts and Technology Academy reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Digital Arts and Technology Academy compares
Digital Arts and Technology Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.