21st Century Public Academy vs Bel-Air Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
21st Century Public Academy
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
371 students
Bel-Air Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | 21st Century Public Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico | Bel-Air Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 416 | #327 of 416 |
| National rank | #7694 of 50,301 | #47519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •21st Century Public Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 15.2).
- •21st Century Public Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Bel-Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.3).
- •21st Century Public Academy is the larger school with 371 students compared with 254.
- •21st Century Public Academy is a charter school while Bel-Air Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 21st Century Public Academy better than Bel-Air Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), 21st Century Public Academy ranks higher (75.4 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are 21st Century Public Academy and Bel-Air Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
21st Century Public Academy: 371. Bel-Air Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 21st Century Public Academy and Bel-Air Elementary rank in New Mexico?
21st Century Public Academy is 5th of 416 and Bel-Air Elementary is 327th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).