- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
S. Y. Jackson Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350006000103 · Albuquerque, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 15.7:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
S. Y. Jackson Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
S. Y. Jackson 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 519
S. Y. Jackson Elementary
519 students
What this shows S. Y. Jackson Elementary reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How S. Y. Jackson Elementary compares
S. Y. Jackson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.