Overview
EXPLORE ACADEMY is a public other serving grades 0–12 in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,354 students. It is part of the EXPLORE ACADEMY district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 79% state average)
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 Enrollment1,354
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 %22%
State Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)