- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000916
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 212
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #1 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Early College Academy held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.3 → 0.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350006000916 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 16.6% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Early College Academy held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.3 → 0.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Early College 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 212
Early College Academy
212 students
What this shows Early College Academy reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College Academy compares
Early College Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 79% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 28.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Early College Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sandia High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Early College 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 high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Early College Academy
How many students attend Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College Academy?
16.6% of students at Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early College Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, 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 Early College Academy rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #1 of 29 high 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 high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Early College 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.