Enrollment
740
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
Eisenhower Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000049
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #25 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle ranks #25 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower Middle
Eisenhower Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 92% of state schools at 740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% 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 Eisenhower Middle.
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 Eisenhower Middle compares
Eisenhower Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 79% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 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
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Eisenhower Middle is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Eisenhower Middle.
$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 Eisenhower Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Middle'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 middle 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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Middle
How many students attend Eisenhower Middle?
Eisenhower Middle has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Middle?
16.6% of students at Eisenhower Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Middle is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Middle?
Eisenhower Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eisenhower Middle rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle ranks #25 of 28 middle 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 middle schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
Is Eisenhower Middle a good school?
Eisenhower Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Eisenhower Middle, 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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