- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zuni, NM
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
Federal NCES profile for Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350280000677
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Zuni · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Zuni, NM.
School address
District: Zuni Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350280000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+42.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 350280000677 · Zuni, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 8.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students)
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+42.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiwi Ts'ana E
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
447 students
- Zuni High
Zuni High
295 students
- Zuni Middle
Zuni Middle
240 students
- This school 70
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
70 students
What this shows Twin Buttes Cyber Academy reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Buttes Cyber Academy compares
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 37% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$24,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Zuni Public Schools reports $24,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Buttes Cyber Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zuni High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zuni Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Buttes Cyber Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
How many students attend Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zuni, NM. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is 8.8:1, which is 37% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 44% 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 Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
100.0% of students at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
The largest demographic group at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.1% of enrollment, in Zuni, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twin Buttes Cyber Academy rank among public schools in Zuni?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Zuni, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Zuni Public Schools?
Besides Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Zuni Public Schools also operates Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students), Zuni High (295 students), and Zuni Middle (240 students). See the Zuni Public Schools district page for the complete list.