- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Painted Sky Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Painted Sky Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000782
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Painted Sky Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #44 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Painted Sky Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Painted Sky Elementary ranks #44 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Painted Sky Elementary shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 350006000782 · Albuquerque, NM Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Painted Sky Elementary shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Painted Sky 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 536
Painted Sky Elementary
536 students
What this shows Painted Sky Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Painted Sky Elementary compares
Painted Sky Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
White 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Painted Sky 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 Painted Sky 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 Painted Sky 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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Painted Sky Elementary
How many students attend Painted Sky Elementary?
Painted Sky Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Painted Sky Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Painted Sky Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Painted Sky Elementary?
100.0% of students at Painted Sky Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Painted Sky Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Painted Sky Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Painted Sky Elementary?
Painted Sky Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Painted Sky Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Painted Sky Elementary ranks #44 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 Painted Sky 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.