Enrollment
507
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Manzano Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manzano Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000895
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzano Mesa Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #99 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzano Mesa Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzano Mesa Elementary ranks #99 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manzano Mesa Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manzano Mesa Elementary
Manzano Mesa Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% 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.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Manzano Mesa Elementary.
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 Manzano Mesa Elementary compares
Manzano Mesa Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 52.9%
White 21.3%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Manzano Mesa Elementary is more mixed than 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 Manzano Mesa Elementary.
$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 Manzano Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzano Mesa Elementary'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 other 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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manzano Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Manzano Mesa Elementary?
Manzano Mesa Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzano Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzano Mesa Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manzano Mesa Elementary?
100.0% of students at Manzano Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzano Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manzano Mesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzano Mesa Elementary?
Manzano Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Manzano Mesa Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzano Mesa Elementary ranks #99 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.
Is Manzano Mesa Elementary a good school?
Manzano Mesa Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Manzano Mesa 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.
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