Enrollment
558
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rio Rancho, NM
The Ask Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Ask Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350012601070Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Ask Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Ask Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Ask Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: The Ask Academy · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012601070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Ask Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Ask Academy
The Ask Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, enrolling 558 students.
At 13.9:1, 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, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding The Ask Academy spends $8,223 per pupil, 51% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The Ask Academy is a single-school charter district, so The Ask 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 The Ask Academy compares
The Ask 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 79% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,223
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 47.3%
White 34.8%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, The Ask Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Ask Academy, which includes The Ask Academy.
$8,223
Per student
-51%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.8%
State 92.6%
Federal 3.6%
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 (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Ask Academy
How many students attend The Ask Academy?
The Ask Academy has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Ask Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Ask Academy is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% 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 The Ask Academy?
16.8% of students at The Ask Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Ask Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Ask Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Ask Academy?
The Ask Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Ask Academy rank among schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, The Ask Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rio Rancho, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rio Rancho on the city page.
Is The Ask Academy a good school?
The Ask Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 The Ask Academy?
None; The Ask Academy is a single-school charter district, and The Ask Academy is its only campus.
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