- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
El Camino Real Academy
Federal NCES profile for El Camino Real Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000854Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino Real Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #38 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino Real Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Real Academy ranks #38 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
El Camino Real Academy held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 350006000854 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
342 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
El Camino Real Academy held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
El Camino Real 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 342
El Camino Real Academy
342 students
What this shows El Camino Real Academy reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino Real Academy compares
El Camino Real 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, El Camino Real Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Camino Real Academy 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 | Similar 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 El Camino Real 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 other 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Camino Real Academy
How many students attend El Camino Real Academy?
El Camino Real Academy has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino Real Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino Real Academy is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 30% 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 El Camino Real Academy?
100.0% of students at El Camino Real Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino Real Academy?
The largest demographic group at El Camino Real Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino Real Academy?
El Camino Real Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Camino Real Academy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Real Academy ranks #38 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.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides El Camino Real 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.