Enrollment
491
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
L.B. Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for L.B. Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000065
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.B. Johnson Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools.
- #11 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
L.B. Johnson Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.B. Johnson Middle ranks #11 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.B. Johnson Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.B. Johnson Middle
L.B. Johnson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 491 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 283 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 491 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside L.B. Johnson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L.B. Johnson Middle compares
L.B. Johnson Middle on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 53% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 22% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$12,964
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 12.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, L.B. Johnson Middle is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes L.B. Johnson Middle.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How L.B. Johnson 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.B. Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about L.B. Johnson Middle
How many students attend L.B. Johnson Middle?
L.B. Johnson Middle has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.B. Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at L.B. Johnson Middle is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 32% 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 L.B. Johnson Middle?
37.6% of students at L.B. Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.B. Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at L.B. Johnson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.B. Johnson Middle?
L.B. Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L.B. Johnson Middle rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, L.B. Johnson Middle ranks #11 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.
Is L.B. Johnson Middle a good school?
L.B. Johnson Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides L.B. Johnson 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.
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