- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico International School
Federal NCES profile for New Mexico International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006001072Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Mexico International School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Mexico International School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Mexico International School ranks #2 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
New Mexico International School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350006001072 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
432 enr · 16:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
New Mexico International School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
New Mexico International School 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 432
New Mexico International School
432 students
What this shows New Mexico International School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Mexico International School compares
New Mexico International School 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 95% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.1 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, New Mexico International School 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 New Mexico International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Mexico International School'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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Mexico International School
How many students attend New Mexico International School?
New Mexico International School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mexico International School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Mexico International School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Mexico International School?
4.3% of students at New Mexico International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Mexico International School?
The largest demographic group at New Mexico International School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Mexico International School?
New Mexico International School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 New Mexico International School rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, New Mexico International School ranks #2 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 New Mexico International School, 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.