Enrollment
312
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350015101088Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools.
- #38 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy ranks #38 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
NCES ID 350015101088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 312 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 98% of New Mexico schools and 86% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the New Mexico average.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy spends $10,278 per pupil, 38% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, so Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy 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 Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy compares
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 86% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 76% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,278
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 58.0%
White 25.0%
Two or More 14.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy, which includes Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy.
$10,278
Per student
-38%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 85.2%
Federal 5.7%
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 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy
How many students attend Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is 26:1, which is 86% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?
19.1% of students at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy ranks #38 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 Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy a good school?
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?
None; Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, and Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is its only campus.
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