Enrollment
973
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Ecademy
Federal NCES profile for Ecademy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006001099
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecademy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #74 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecademy has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecademy ranks #74 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ecademy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ecademy
Ecademy is a large combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 973 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 98% of New Mexico schools and 83% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 95% of state schools at 973 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
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 compares
Ecademy 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 83% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 74% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.6%
White 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Ecademy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Ecademy.
$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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ecademy'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 other 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 (~973 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ecademy
How many students attend Ecademy?
Ecademy has 973 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecademy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecademy is 25.6:1, which is 83% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ecademy?
20.8% of students at Ecademy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecademy?
The largest demographic group at Ecademy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecademy?
Ecademy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ecademy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecademy ranks #74 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.
Is Ecademy a good school?
Ecademy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico. 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, 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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