- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
George I Sanchez
Federal NCES profile for George I Sanchez, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006001114
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George I Sanchez earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #69 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George I Sanchez has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George I Sanchez ranks #69 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
George I Sanchez shrank from 1,221 students in 2022-23 to 1,099 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 71.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 350006001114 · Albuquerque, NM Other · MID · TRAD
997 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
George I Sanchez shrank from 1,221 students in 2022-23 to 1,099 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 71.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
George I Sanchez 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
George I Sanchez
997 students
What this shows George I Sanchez reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How George I Sanchez compares
George I Sanchez 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.1%
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, George I Sanchez is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 George I Sanchez 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 George I Sanchez'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 (~997 students)
Frequently asked questions about George I Sanchez
How many students attend George I Sanchez?
George I Sanchez has 997 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,221 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George I Sanchez?
The student-teacher ratio at George I Sanchez is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% 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 George I Sanchez?
100.0% of students at George I Sanchez are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George I Sanchez?
The largest demographic group at George I Sanchez is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George I Sanchez?
George I Sanchez has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 George I Sanchez rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, George I Sanchez ranks #69 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 George I Sanchez, 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.