Enrollment
865
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
Federal NCES profile for Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350006001142
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #34 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School ranks #34 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School is a large elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 94% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School.
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 Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School compares
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 40% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$12,964
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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 69.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.0%
White 7.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
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.
How Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
How many students attend Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School?
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School has 865 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School?
48.1% of students at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School?
The largest demographic group at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School?
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School ranks #34 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 Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School a good school?
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School, 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.
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