Enrollment
498
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Petroglyph Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Petroglyph Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000039
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petroglyph Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #100 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Petroglyph Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petroglyph Elementary ranks #100 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petroglyph Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petroglyph Elementary
Petroglyph Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Petroglyph Elementary.
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 Petroglyph Elementary compares
Petroglyph Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 49% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$12,964
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Petroglyph Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Petroglyph Elementary.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 Petroglyph Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petroglyph Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~498 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Petroglyph Elementary
How many students attend Petroglyph Elementary?
Petroglyph Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petroglyph Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Petroglyph Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Petroglyph Elementary?
41.2% of students at Petroglyph Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petroglyph Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Petroglyph Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petroglyph Elementary?
Petroglyph Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Petroglyph Elementary rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Petroglyph Elementary ranks #100 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.
Is Petroglyph Elementary a good school?
Petroglyph Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Petroglyph 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.
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