Enrollment
401
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tijeras, NM
Roosevelt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000102
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 401
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt Middle
Roosevelt Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Tijeras, New Mexico, enrolling 401 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 32.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 401 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (42%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% 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 Roosevelt Middle.
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 Roosevelt Middle compares
Roosevelt Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 60% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 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 47.9%
White 42.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Roosevelt Middle 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 Roosevelt Middle.
$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 Roosevelt Middle 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Middle'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 middle 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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Middle
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle?
Roosevelt Middle has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tijeras, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Roosevelt Middle?
32.3% of students at Roosevelt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Tijeras, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Middle?
Roosevelt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
Is Roosevelt Middle a good school?
Roosevelt Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Roosevelt Middle, 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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