Enrollment
179
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aztec, NM
Mosaic Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Mosaic Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350015000785Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mosaic Academy Charter earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mosaic Academy Charter has class sizes larger than 93% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mosaic Academy Charter ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM.
School address
District: Aztec Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350015000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mosaic Academy Charter compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mosaic Academy Charter
Mosaic Academy Charter is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Aztec, New Mexico, enrolling 179 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 93% of New Mexico schools and 42% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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 179 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aztec Municipal Schools spends $12,518 per pupil, 25% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students) and C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students) alongside Mosaic Academy Charter.
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 Mosaic Academy Charter compares
Mosaic Academy Charter 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$12,518
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Mosaic Academy Charter is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aztec Municipal Schools, which includes Mosaic Academy Charter.
$12,518
Per student
-25%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Mosaic Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C.V. Koogler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lydia Rippey Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccoy Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mosaic Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mosaic Academy Charter
How many students attend Mosaic Academy Charter?
Mosaic Academy Charter has 179 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aztec, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mosaic Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Mosaic Academy Charter is 19.9:1, which is 42% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mosaic Academy Charter?
100.0% of students at Mosaic Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mosaic Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Mosaic Academy Charter is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Aztec, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mosaic Academy Charter?
Mosaic Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Mosaic Academy Charter rank among public schools in Aztec?
By Resource Investment Index, Mosaic Academy Charter ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aztec on the city page.
Is Mosaic Academy Charter a good school?
Mosaic Academy Charter earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Aztec Municipal Schools?
Besides Mosaic Academy Charter, Aztec Municipal Schools also operates Aztec High (696 students), C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students), and Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students). See the Aztec Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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