Enrollment
519
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
S. Y. Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S. Y. Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006000103
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S. Y. Jackson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #26 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
S. Y. Jackson Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S. Y. Jackson Elementary ranks #26 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S. Y. Jackson Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at S. Y. Jackson Elementary
S. Y. Jackson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 519 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.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 S. Y. Jackson 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 S. Y. Jackson Elementary compares
S. Y. Jackson 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 81% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, S. Y. Jackson 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 S. Y. Jackson 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 S. Y. Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S. Y. Jackson 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 elementary 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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about S. Y. Jackson Elementary
How many students attend S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S. Y. Jackson Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
15.1% of students at S. Y. Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S. Y. Jackson Elementary is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S. Y. Jackson Elementary?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary 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).
How does S. Y. Jackson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, S. Y. Jackson Elementary ranks #26 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.
Is S. Y. Jackson Elementary a good school?
S. Y. Jackson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 S. Y. Jackson 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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