CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY

1900 ATRISCO DR. NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120

www.christineduncan.org/

Charter School 534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Christine Duncan Heritage Academy (CDHA) is a state-authorized charter school located in the South Broadway neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is deeply committed to a bilingual and bicultural educational model. Its mission focuses on cultivating a rigorous academic environment that simultaneously honors the heritage, language, and cultural traditions of its diverse student body, with a particular emphasis on fostering a strong sense of community and identity.

Beyond its focus on bilingualism, the academy distinguishes itself through a project-based learning approach and a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with cultural enrichment and community engagement, CDHA strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in high school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, culturally aware citizens. The school is widely recognized for its dedication to preserving local heritage while ensuring that students gain the essential skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

534

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	509
American Indian	3

Hispanic
509 (95.3%)
White
22 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)839-4971
Website:	http://www.christineduncan.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	50.2%
Male	266	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)