- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006001163
👥 S:T ratio 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecademy K-8 earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Ecademy K-8 shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 350006001163 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Ecademy K-8 shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ecademy K-8 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 466
Ecademy K-8
466 students
What this shows Ecademy K-8 reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ecademy K-8 compares
Ecademy K-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), down 115.
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 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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.
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.