Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Summary:

Colinas Del Norte Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving 584 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rio Rancho school district, which is ranked 30th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Colinas Del Norte Elementary has struggled compared to other schools in the district and the state. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33%), Mathematics (16%), and Science (32%) were significantly lower than the Rio Rancho district averages (50%, 37%, and 55%, respectively) and the state averages (39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively). The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 119th out of 420 schools in 2021-2022 to 275th out of 433 schools in 2023-2024. Nearby schools like Martin King Junior Elementary, Joe Harris Elementary, and Enchanted Hills Elementary have generally outperformed Colinas Del Norte Elementary in recent years.

Colinas Del Norte Elementary also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 97% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is in contrast to nearby schools, which have much lower free/reduced lunch rates. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 13.4 in recent years. With targeted interventions and support, the school may have opportunities to improve its academic performance and better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1001 Night Sky Ave NE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87144


(505) 896-3378

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,935 Help


Students who attend Colinas Del Norte Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle
High:    Cleveland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.4%
White:
24.8%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Colinas Del Norte Elementary ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.4%), White (24.8%), two or more races (6.3%). (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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary is 12.9, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colinas Del Norte Elementary is $8,935, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colinas Del Norte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Colinas Del Norte Elementary 275th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Colinas Del Norte Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rio Rancho:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho 30th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.02 73rd 389 81.2%
2006 70.37 93rd 390 76.2%
2007 72.33 85th 398 78.6%
2008 71.87 86th 405 78.8%
2009 73.70 83rd 411 79.8%
2010 73.35 84th 419 80.0%
2011 63.66 127th 402 68.4%
2012 62.95 133rd 398 66.6%
2013 63.19 128th 412 68.9%
2014 54.71 180th 442 59.3%
2015 52.93 158th 421 62.5%
2016 38.94 242nd 410 41.0%
2017 48.48 170th 374 54.5%
2018 57.49 134th 383 65.0%
2019 54.40 156th 396 60.6%
2022 61.74 119th 420 71.7%
2023 52.13 197th 435 54.7%
2024 33.59 275th 433 36.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.21 52nd 91 42.9%
2023 36.69 57th 83 31.3%
2024 9.21 35th 35 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.38 95th 165 42.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.07 119th 356 66.6%
2019 59.47 118th 361 67.3%
2022 71.82 50th 410 87.8%
2023 61.69 160th 426 62.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.21 167th 339 50.7%
2019 43.38 178th 343 48.1%
2022 68.69 75th 395 81.0%
2023 55.38 163rd 390 58.2%
2024 36.42 235th 393 40.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.92 41st 50 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 93rd 333 72.1%
2019 54.35 126th 337 62.6%
2022 44.24 167th 392 57.4%
2023 44.33 218th 414 47.3%
2024 31.21 277th 410 32.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.88 8th 11 27.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 110th 329 66.6%
2019 57.13 111th 320 65.3%
2022 57.11 107th 389 72.5%
2023 46.14 208th 395 47.3%
2024 31.86 271st 390 30.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.31 14th 64 78.1%
2022 72.20 18th 99 81.8%
2023 52.73 42nd 92 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 134th 187 28.3%
2019 30.22 149th 199 25.1%
2022 47.84 166th 325 48.9%
2023 45.63 220th 413 46.7%
2024 25.96 219th 293 25.3%
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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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 414 8 3 103 9 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 414 8 3 103 9 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 427 9 7 146 17 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 500 12 6 149 14 n/a n/a 0 681
1999 520 19 6 214 23 n/a n/a 0 782
2000 431 28 13 263 43 n/a n/a 0 778
2001 432 28 14 309 48 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 374 25 5 310 36 n/a n/a 0 750
2003 374 25 5 310 36 n/a n/a 0 750
2004 415 36 6 331 29 n/a n/a 0 817
2005 446 29 9 420 46 n/a n/a 0 950
2006 394 27 9 380 39 n/a n/a 0 849
2007 489 49 14 444 43 n/a n/a 0 1039
2008 563 62 22 539 44 n/a n/a 0 1230
2009 285 38 6 386 38 n/a n/a 0 753
2010 168 21 8 513 14 0 0 0 724
2011 267 33 10 352 22 0 9 0 693
2012 225 27 5 355 23 0 13 0 648
2013 226 18 5 353 26 0 18 0 646
2014 224 16 3 381 29 0 20 0 673
2015 205 12 3 416 31 0 32 0 699
2016 204 15 2 440 27 0 32 0 720
2017 188 15 2 427 32 1 37 0 702
2018 209 13 6 480 32 1 33 0 774
2019 190 11 3 479 27 2 39 0 751
2020 176 16 2 437 23 2 44 0 700
2021 163 9 2 399 15 1 43 0 632
2022 152 14 1 370 22 1 41 0 601
2023 145 14 1 370 16 1 37 0 584

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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 537 30.1 17.8 n/a
1996 537 30.1 17.8 n/a
1997 606 30.0 20.2 n/a
1998 681 40.5 16.8 n/a
1999 782 46.0 17.0 38.1
2000 778 47.6 16.3 34.6
2001 831 53.3 15.6 50.5
2002 750 46.7 16.1 63.1
2003 750 46.7 16.1 63.1
2004 817 52.9 15.4 47.7
2005 950 64.8 14.7 54
2006 849 61.8 13.7 36.4
2007 1039 72.7 14.3 45.5
2008 1230 85.1 14.5 49.1
2009 753 58.5 12.9 58.8
2010 724 54.7 13.2 70.7
2011 693 54.1 12.7 72.7
2012 648 49.1 13.1 73
2013 646 47.1 13.7 72.8
2014 673 47.8 14.0 69.1
2015 699 50.0 13.9 69.8
2016 720 49.0 14.6 66.4
2017 702 50.0 14.0 67.5
2018 774 48.1 16.0 67.1
2019 751 51.9 14.4 57.3
2020 700 48.8 14.3 56.4
2021 632 48.6 12.9 49.7
2022 601 44.5 13.4 97.3
2023 584 45.0 12.9 100

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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 537 30.1 17.8 n/a
1996 537 30.1 17.8 n/a
1997 606 30.0 20.2 n/a
1998 681 40.5 16.8 n/a
1999 782 46.0 17.0 38.1
2000 778 47.6 16.3 34.6
2001 831 53.3 15.6 50.5
2002 750 46.7 16.1 63.1
2003 750 46.7 16.1 63.1
2004 817 52.9 15.4 47.7
2005 950 64.8 14.7 54
2006 849 61.8 13.7 36.4
2007 1039 72.7 14.3 45.5
2008 1230 85.1 14.5 49.1
2009 753 58.5 12.9 58.8
2010 724 54.7 13.2 70.7
2011 693 54.1 12.7 72.7
2012 648 49.1 13.1 73
2013 646 47.1 13.7 72.8
2014 673 47.8 14.0 69.1
2015 699 50.0 13.9 69.8
2016 720 49.0 14.6 66.4
2017 702 50.0 14.0 67.5
2018 774 48.1 16.0 67.1
2019 751 51.9 14.4 57.3
2020 700 48.8 14.3 56.4
2021 632 48.6 12.9 49.7
2022 601 44.5 13.4 97.3
2023 584 45.0 12.9 100

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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,935

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 156th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 197th of 435 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Colinas Del Norte Elementary)3241.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3540.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colinas Del Norte Elementary)4029.3
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)4130.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Colinas Del Norte Elementary)2834.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3741.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colinas Del Norte Elementary)2124
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3731.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Colinas Del Norte Elementary)4346.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3945.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colinas Del Norte Elementary)3144.8
 13.8%
   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 Students751584
 22.2%
African American1114
 27.3%
American Indian2716
 40.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic479370
 22.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White190145
 23.7%
Two or More Races3937
 5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%100%
 42.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colinas Del Norte Elementary

Students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Colinas Del Norte Elementary.

Colinas Del Norte Elementary ranks 275th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Colinas Del Norte Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Ridge Middle
High : Cleveland High School


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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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