- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Lew Wallace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lew Wallace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006000043
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lew Wallace Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lew Wallace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lew Wallace Elementary ranks #10 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lew Wallace Elementary shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 350006000043 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 8.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Lew Wallace Elementary shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lew Wallace Elementary 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 141
Lew Wallace Elementary
141 students
What this shows Lew Wallace Elementary reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lew Wallace Elementary compares
Lew Wallace Elementary 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Lew Wallace Elementary 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 Lew Wallace Elementary 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 Lew Wallace Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lew Wallace Elementary
How many students attend Lew Wallace Elementary?
Lew Wallace Elementary has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lew Wallace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lew Wallace Elementary is 8.3:1, which is 41% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 47% 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 Lew Wallace Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lew Wallace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lew Wallace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lew Wallace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lew Wallace Elementary?
Lew Wallace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lew Wallace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Lew Wallace Elementary ranks #10 of 36 elementary 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 elementary schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Lew Wallace Elementary, 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.