- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Gordon Bernell Charter
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Bernell Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001040Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Bernell Charter earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools.
- #22 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Bernell Charter has class sizes larger than 97% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Bernell Charter ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Gordon Bernell Charter grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+28.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 350006001040 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
175 enr · 25:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Gordon Bernell Charter grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+28.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gordon Bernell Charter 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 175
Gordon Bernell Charter
175 students
What this shows Gordon Bernell Charter reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Bernell Charter compares
Gordon Bernell Charter is a growing 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 79% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 25% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 97% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 88 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Gordon Bernell Charter is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Gordon Bernell Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Bernell Charter'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 high 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 (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Bernell Charter
How many students attend Gordon Bernell Charter?
Gordon Bernell Charter has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bernell Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Bernell Charter is 25:1, which is 79% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Bernell Charter?
60.7% of students at Gordon Bernell Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Bernell Charter?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Bernell Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Bernell Charter?
Gordon Bernell Charter 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 Gordon Bernell Charter rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Bernell Charter ranks #22 of 29 high 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 high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Gordon Bernell Charter, 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.