- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Montessori of the Rio Grande
Federal NCES profile for Montessori of the Rio Grande, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006000894Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori of the Rio Grande earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori of the Rio Grande has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks #5 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Montessori of the Rio Grande held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350006000894 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
219 enr · 13.7:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Montessori of the Rio Grande held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Montessori of the Rio Grande 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 219
Montessori of the Rio Grande
219 students
What this shows Montessori of the Rio Grande reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori of the Rio Grande compares
Montessori of the Rio Grande 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 84% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Montessori of the Rio Grande 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 Montessori of the Rio Grande Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori of the Rio Grande'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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori of the Rio Grande
How many students attend Montessori of the Rio Grande?
Montessori of the Rio Grande has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori of the Rio Grande?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori of the Rio Grande is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Montessori of the Rio Grande?
12.6% of students at Montessori of the Rio Grande are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori of the Rio Grande?
The largest demographic group at Montessori of the Rio Grande is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori of the Rio Grande?
Montessori of the Rio Grande has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montessori of the Rio Grande rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks #5 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 Montessori of the Rio Grande, 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.