Enrollment
466
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Ecademy K-8
Federal NCES profile for Ecademy K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006001163
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecademy K-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecademy K-8 has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecademy K-8 ranks #1 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ecademy K-8 compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ecademy K-8
Ecademy K-8 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 466 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Ecademy K-8 is leaner than roughly 89% of New Mexico schools and 36% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
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 Ecademy K-8.
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 Ecademy K-8 compares
Ecademy K-8 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 36% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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 69.7%
White 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Ecademy K-8 is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Ecademy K-8.
$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 Ecademy K-8 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ecademy K-8'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 elementary 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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ecademy K-8
How many students attend Ecademy K-8?
Ecademy K-8 has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecademy K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecademy K-8 is 9:1, which is 36% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 43% 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 Ecademy K-8?
51.8% of students at Ecademy K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecademy K-8?
The largest demographic group at Ecademy K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecademy K-8?
Ecademy K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ecademy K-8 rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecademy K-8 ranks #1 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.
Is Ecademy K-8 a good school?
Ecademy K-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. 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 Ecademy K-8, 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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