- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Navajo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Navajo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000093
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navajo Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #69 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Navajo Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Elementary ranks #69 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Navajo Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 350006000093 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Navajo Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Navajo Elementary 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 344
Navajo Elementary
344 students
What this shows Navajo Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Navajo Elementary compares
Navajo Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Navajo Elementary is less 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 Navajo Elementary 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 Navajo Elementary'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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Navajo Elementary
How many students attend Navajo Elementary?
Navajo Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Navajo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Navajo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navajo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Navajo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navajo Elementary?
Navajo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Navajo Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Elementary ranks #69 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 Navajo 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.