- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Duranes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Duranes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000047
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duranes Elementary earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #1 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Duranes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duranes Elementary ranks #1 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Duranes Elementary held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350006000047 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 3.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Duranes Elementary held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Duranes Elementary 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 34
Duranes Elementary
34 students
What this shows Duranes Elementary reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duranes Elementary compares
Duranes Elementary 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 | 3.4:1 | ▼ 76% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 23.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.8%
African American 5.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Duranes Elementary 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 Duranes Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duranes Elementary'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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Duranes Elementary
How many students attend Duranes Elementary?
Duranes Elementary has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duranes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Duranes Elementary is 3.4:1, which is 76% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 78% 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 Duranes Elementary?
100.0% of students at Duranes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duranes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Duranes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duranes Elementary?
Duranes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duranes Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Duranes Elementary ranks #1 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 Duranes 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.