Enrollment
302
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350006000085
Mccollum Elementary — Albuquerque, NM
Federal NCES profile for Mccollum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccollum Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mccollum Elementary reports 302 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the New Mexico average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 302 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $15,508 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.5% from local sources (property taxes), 68.0% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mccollum Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 8% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 302 Top 54% in New Mexico — larger than 46% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 8.8:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 350006000085
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 23.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 302:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Mccollum Elementary.
$15,508
Per student
-19%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Mccollum Elementary
How many students attend Mccollum Elementary?
Mccollum Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccollum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccollum Elementary is 8.8:1, which is 39% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccollum Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mccollum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccollum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mccollum Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccollum Elementary?
Mccollum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.