- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
L.B. Johnson Middle held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 350006000065 · Albuquerque, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 10.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
L.B. Johnson Middle held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
L.B. Johnson 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 491
L.B. Johnson Middle
491 students
What this shows L.B. Johnson Middle reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.B. Johnson Middle compares
L.B. Johnson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.