Rio Rancho Elementary

Summary:

Rio Rancho Elementary is a public elementary school serving 534 students in grades K-5 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, which is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district.

Rio Rancho Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of New Mexico elementary schools, with 41% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 30% in Mathematics, and 30% in Science for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong for Native American students, who rank 23rd out of 92 New Mexico elementary schools. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance for this student group is relatively strong, ranking 129th out of 426 New Mexico elementary schools.

Compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district, such as Joe Harris Elementary, Enchanted Hills Elementary, and Ernest Stapleton Elementary, Rio Rancho Elementary generally performs at a lower level, with lower proficiency rates in both Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance is still above the state average in these areas, indicating that it is providing a solid educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4601 Pepe Ortiz Rd SE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87124


(505) 892-0220

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,461 Help


Students who attend Rio Rancho Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rio Rancho Middle School
High:    Rio Rancho High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.0%
White:
25.5%
American Indian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rio Rancho Elementary ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rio Rancho Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Rio Rancho School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62%), White (25.5%), American Indian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Rancho Elementary is 13.2, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Rancho Elementary is $9,461, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rio Rancho Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho Elementary 170th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Rio Rancho Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Rio Rancho:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho 27th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Rancho Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.51 53rd 389 86.4%
2006 82.37 52nd 390 86.7%
2007 81.42 51st 398 87.2%
2008 70.63 90th 405 77.8%
2009 76.95 63rd 411 84.7%
2010 72.78 87th 419 79.2%
2011 69.96 101st 402 74.9%
2012 69.14 103rd 398 74.1%
2013 73.45 96th 412 76.7%
2014 73.57 87th 442 80.3%
2015 76.48 69th 421 83.6%
2016 61.88 119th 410 71.0%
2017 47.07 176th 374 52.9%
2018 38.56 224th 383 41.5%
2019 43.87 204th 396 48.5%
2022 54.15 145th 420 65.5%
2023 58.42 170th 435 60.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.75 74th 91 18.7%
2023 23.85 71st 83 14.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.80 41st 47 12.8%
2023 35.65 128th 165 22.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 267th 356 25.0%
2019 33.30 252nd 361 30.2%
2022 63.78 81st 410 80.2%
2023 69.34 129th 426 69.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.25 192nd 339 43.4%
2019 40.92 192nd 343 44.0%
2022 47.89 145th 395 63.3%
2023 53.08 170th 390 56.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.73 18th 50 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.11 248th 333 25.5%
2019 36.31 214th 337 36.5%
2022 49.74 141st 392 64.0%
2023 59.14 157th 414 62.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.73 229th 329 30.4%
2019 47.65 163rd 320 49.1%
2022 47.93 152nd 389 60.9%
2023 53.37 165th 395 58.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.95 26th 64 59.4%
2022 68.05 24th 99 75.8%
2023 77.06 23rd 92 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Rancho Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 163rd 187 12.8%
2019 23.43 166th 199 16.6%
2022 47.25 168th 325 48.3%
2023 57.85 156th 413 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Rio Rancho Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 436 16 7 171 14 n/a n/a 0 644
1996 436 16 7 171 14 n/a n/a 0 644
1997 457 16 7 174 20 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 425 15 17 180 27 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 386 20 12 170 23 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 362 17 12 213 20 n/a n/a 0 624
2001 373 20 16 209 22 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 388 33 17 255 29 n/a n/a 0 722
2003 388 33 17 255 29 n/a n/a 0 722
2004 406 32 20 280 24 n/a n/a 0 762
2005 397 38 19 326 29 n/a n/a 0 809
2006 345 36 21 333 33 n/a n/a 0 768
2007 365 41 22 318 25 n/a n/a 0 771
2008 361 32 16 294 29 n/a n/a 0 732
2009 379 41 16 296 31 n/a n/a 0 763
2010 194 18 11 500 16 0 0 0 739
2011 303 28 14 311 29 0 14 0 699
2012 308 26 16 309 26 0 20 0 705
2013 278 24 15 302 30 0 17 0 666
2014 244 29 8 305 20 0 30 0 636
2015 237 31 5 328 22 0 27 0 650
2016 240 18 5 358 18 2 31 0 672
2017 213 19 8 380 30 0 25 0 675
2018 192 14 5 387 28 0 38 0 664
2019 190 13 5 362 29 0 26 0 625
2020 181 11 5 359 39 0 23 0 618
2021 151 5 4 339 37 0 29 0 565
2022 143 6 3 316 26 0 26 0 520
2023 136 3 4 331 31 0 29 0 534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rio Rancho Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 644 36.1 17.8 n/a
1996 644 36.1 17.8 n/a
1997 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
1998 664 34.0 19.5 n/a
1999 611 37.5 16.3 25.5
2000 624 33.6 18.6 24.5
2001 640 38.7 16.5 55.6
2002 722 43.0 16.8 34.5
2003 722 43.0 16.8 34.5
2004 762 43.9 17.4 39.6
2005 809 52.5 15.4 45.5
2006 768 55.6 13.8 33.6
2007 771 55.5 13.9 42.2
2008 732 57.7 12.7 48.9
2009 763 56.2 13.6 51.1
2010 739 53.9 13.7 61.3
2011 699 56.9 12.2 61.4
2012 705 51.9 13.5 63.5
2013 666 50.9 13.0 60.1
2014 636 46.2 13.7 59
2015 650 46.0 14.1 61.4
2016 672 46.0 14.6 61
2017 675 48.6 13.8 60.6
2018 664 44.8 14.8 60.5
2019 625 47.9 13.0 51.7
2020 618 47.5 12.9 51.9
2021 565 47.2 11.9 48.3
2022 520 39.4 13.1 97.9
2023 534 40.3 13.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rio Rancho Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 644 36.1 17.8 n/a
1996 644 36.1 17.8 n/a
1997 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
1998 664 34.0 19.5 n/a
1999 611 37.5 16.3 25.5
2000 624 33.6 18.6 24.5
2001 640 38.7 16.5 55.6
2002 722 43.0 16.8 34.5
2003 722 43.0 16.8 34.5
2004 762 43.9 17.4 39.6
2005 809 52.5 15.4 45.5
2006 768 55.6 13.8 33.6
2007 771 55.5 13.9 42.2
2008 732 57.7 12.7 48.9
2009 763 56.2 13.6 51.1
2010 739 53.9 13.7 61.3
2011 699 56.9 12.2 61.4
2012 705 51.9 13.5 63.5
2013 666 50.9 13.0 60.1
2014 636 46.2 13.7 59
2015 650 46.0 14.1 61.4
2016 672 46.0 14.6 61
2017 675 48.6 13.8 60.6
2018 664 44.8 14.8 60.5
2019 625 47.9 13.0 51.7
2020 618 47.5 12.9 51.9
2021 565 47.2 11.9 48.3
2022 520 39.4 13.1 97.9
2023 534 40.3 13.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rio Rancho Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,461

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Rancho Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 435 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho Elementary)2744.4
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3540.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho Elementary)4023.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)4130.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho Elementary)2741.7
 14.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3741.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho Elementary)2426.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3731.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho Elementary)3340.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3945.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho Elementary)2531.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3444.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625534
 14.6%
African American133
 76.9%
American Indian2931
 6.9%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic362331
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White190136
 28.4%
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%100%
 48.3%


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Students at Rio Rancho Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% American Indian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rio Rancho Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rio Rancho Middle School
High : Rio Rancho High

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Rio Rancho Elementary.

Rio Rancho Elementary ranks 170th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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