- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000071
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Mexico schools.
- #18 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle ranks #18 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Kennedy Middle shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 350006000071 · Albuquerque, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Kennedy Middle shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Middle 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 296
Kennedy Middle
296 students
What this shows Kennedy Middle reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Middle compares
Kennedy Middle 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 19% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.2%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
White 10.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Kennedy Middle is more 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 Kennedy Middle 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 Kennedy Middle'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 middle 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Middle
How many students attend Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 35% 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 Kennedy Middle?
100.0% of students at Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle 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 Kennedy Middle rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle ranks #18 of 28 middle 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 middle schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Kennedy Middle, 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.