- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Native American Community Academy
Federal NCES profile for Native American Community Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000918Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Native American Community Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #62 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Native American Community Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Native American Community Academy ranks #62 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Native American Community Academy held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 350006000918 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
428 enr · 8.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Native American Community Academy held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Native American Community Academy 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 428
Native American Community Academy
428 students
What this shows Native American Community Academy reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Native American Community Academy compares
Native American Community Academy 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Native American Community Academy is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Native American Community Academy 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 Native American Community Academy'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 other 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Native American Community Academy
How many students attend Native American Community Academy?
Native American Community Academy has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Native American Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Native American Community Academy is 8.7:1, which is 38% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 45% 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 Native American Community Academy?
100.0% of students at Native American Community Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Native American Community Academy?
The largest demographic group at Native American Community Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.7% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Native American Community Academy?
Native American Community Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Native American Community Academy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Native American Community Academy ranks #62 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.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Native American Community Academy, 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.