- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Eldorado High
Federal NCES profile for Eldorado High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000050
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldorado High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #20 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldorado High has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado High ranks #20 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Eldorado High held near 1,608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 99.0 → 98.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 350006000050 · Albuquerque, NM Other · MID · TRAD
1,579 enr · 15.9:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Eldorado High held near 1,608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 99.0 → 98.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Eldorado High 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
- This school
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- Albuquerque Hi
Albuquerque High
1,568 students
What this shows Eldorado High reports 1,579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldorado High compares
Eldorado High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 72% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,579 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,579
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 37.1%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Eldorado High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldorado High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albuquerque High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldorado High'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
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldorado High
How many students attend Eldorado High?
Eldorado High has 1,579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,622 (2022-23) → 1,608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eldorado High?
22.6% of students at Eldorado High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldorado High?
The largest demographic group at Eldorado High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldorado High?
Eldorado High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Eldorado High rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado High ranks #20 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 Eldorado High, 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.