- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
La Academia De Esperanza
Federal NCES profile for La Academia De Esperanza, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000875Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Academia De Esperanza earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #44 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Academia De Esperanza has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia De Esperanza ranks #44 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
La Academia De Esperanza held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350006000875 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
238 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
La Academia De Esperanza held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Academia De Esperanza 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 238
La Academia De Esperanza
238 students
What this shows La Academia De Esperanza reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Academia De Esperanza compares
La Academia De Esperanza 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.7, La Academia De Esperanza 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 La Academia De Esperanza 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 | Similar 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 La Academia De Esperanza'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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Academia De Esperanza
How many students attend La Academia De Esperanza?
La Academia De Esperanza has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Academia De Esperanza?
The student-teacher ratio at La Academia De Esperanza is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Academia De Esperanza?
100.0% of students at La Academia De Esperanza are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Academia De Esperanza?
The largest demographic group at La Academia De Esperanza is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Academia De Esperanza?
La Academia De Esperanza has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Academia De Esperanza rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia De Esperanza ranks #44 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 La Academia De Esperanza, 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.