- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Helen Cordero Primary
Federal NCES profile for Helen Cordero Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006001043
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Cordero Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #91 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Cordero Primary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Cordero Primary ranks #91 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Helen Cordero Primary shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 350006001043 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Helen Cordero Primary shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Helen Cordero Primary 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 445
Helen Cordero Primary
445 students
What this shows Helen Cordero Primary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Cordero Primary compares
Helen Cordero Primary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 47% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
White 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Helen Cordero Primary 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 Helen Cordero Primary 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 Helen Cordero Primary'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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Cordero Primary
How many students attend Helen Cordero Primary?
Helen Cordero Primary has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Cordero Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Cordero Primary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Helen Cordero Primary?
100.0% of students at Helen Cordero Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Cordero Primary?
The largest demographic group at Helen Cordero Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Cordero Primary?
Helen Cordero Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Helen Cordero Primary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Cordero Primary ranks #91 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 Helen Cordero Primary, 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.