- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albuquerque, NM
Van Buren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350006000117
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #18 of 28
- middle schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Buren Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Middle ranks #18 of 28 middle schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Van Buren Middle shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 350006000117 · Albuquerque, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Van Buren Middle shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Van Buren Middle 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 344
Van Buren Middle
344 students
What this shows Van Buren Middle reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren Middle compares
Van Buren Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 7.3%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Van Buren Middle 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 Van Buren Middle 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 | Similar 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 Van Buren Middle'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 middle 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren Middle
How many students attend Van Buren Middle?
Van Buren Middle has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Van Buren Middle?
100.0% of students at Van Buren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren Middle?
Van Buren Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Van Buren Middle rank among middle schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Buren Middle ranks #18 of 28 middle 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 middle schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Van Buren Middle, 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.