Enrollment
314
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Solare Collegiate Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350018301143Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solare Collegiate Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools.
- #14 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Solare Collegiate Charter School has class sizes larger than 73% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solare Collegiate Charter School ranks #14 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Solare Collegiate Charter School · New Mexico
NCES ID 350018301143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solare Collegiate Charter School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solare Collegiate Charter School
Solare Collegiate Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 314 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Solare Collegiate Charter School spends $11,542 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Solare Collegiate Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Solare Collegiate Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Solare Collegiate Charter School compares
Solare Collegiate Charter School 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
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
27.7%
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
$11,542
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 5.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Solare Collegiate Charter School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solare Collegiate Charter School, which includes Solare Collegiate Charter School.
$11,542
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.5%
State 76.0%
Federal 21.5%
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.
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Solare Collegiate Charter School
How many students attend Solare Collegiate Charter School?
Solare Collegiate Charter School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solare Collegiate Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solare Collegiate Charter School 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 Solare Collegiate Charter School?
100.0% of students at Solare Collegiate Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solare Collegiate Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Solare Collegiate Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solare Collegiate Charter School?
Solare Collegiate Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Solare Collegiate Charter School rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Solare Collegiate Charter School ranks #14 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 Solare Collegiate Charter School a good school?
Solare Collegiate Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Solare Collegiate Charter School?
None; Solare Collegiate Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Solare Collegiate Charter School is its only campus.
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