- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
The International School at Mesa Del Sol
Federal NCES profile for The International School at Mesa Del Sol, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006001056Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The International School at Mesa Del Sol earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #38 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The International School at Mesa Del Sol has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The International School at Mesa Del Sol ranks #38 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
The International School at Mesa Del Sol held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350006001056 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
278 enr · 9.9:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
The International School at Mesa Del Sol held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
The International School at Mesa Del Sol 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 278
The International School at Mesa Del Sol
278 students
What this shows The International School at Mesa Del Sol reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How The International School at Mesa Del Sol compares
The International School at Mesa Del Sol 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 49% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 20.1%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, The International School at Mesa Del Sol 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 The International School at Mesa Del Sol Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The International School at Mesa Del Sol'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 other 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about The International School at Mesa Del Sol
How many students attend The International School at Mesa Del Sol?
The International School at Mesa Del Sol has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The International School at Mesa Del Sol?
The student-teacher ratio at The International School at Mesa Del Sol is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 37% 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 International School at Mesa Del Sol?
41.0% of students at The International School at Mesa Del Sol are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The International School at Mesa Del Sol?
The largest demographic group at The International School at Mesa Del Sol is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The International School at Mesa Del Sol?
The International School at Mesa Del Sol has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The International School at Mesa Del Sol rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, The International School at Mesa Del Sol 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.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides The International School at Mesa Del Sol, 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.