Rio Rancho Elementary School
Rio Rancho Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Rancho Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio Rancho Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Rio Rancho Elementary School?
565 students attend Rio Rancho Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rio Rancho Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Rancho Elementary School?
Rio Rancho Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Rancho Elementary School offer ?
Rio Rancho Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Rancho Elementary School part of?
Rio Rancho Elementary School is part of Rio Rancho Public Schools School District.
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