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EXPLORE ACADEMY

PublicCharterGrades 0–12
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico · EXPLORE ACADEMY
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,413
Student:Teacher12.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch26%
Title INo
EXPLORE ACADEMY
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
1,413
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
26%-61.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

EXPLORE ACADEMY is a public other serving grades 0–12 in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,413 students. It is part of the EXPLORE ACADEMY district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictEXPLORE ACADEMY
County35001
CityALBUQUERQUE
ZIP87109
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350016701103

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,413
White32.6%
Hispanic / Latino47.7%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races15.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
32.6%
Hispanic
47.7%
Black
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
15.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %26%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)