Rio Rancho Elementary School
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (505) 896-0667
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 705 students
Rio Rancho Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. It is among the few public schools in New Mexico to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Rio Rancho Elementary School is a public school in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district located in Rio Rancho, NM. As of 2012, the students are 43.8% Hispanic; 43.7% White, non-Hispanic; 3.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 3.7% Native American or Native Alaskan; 2.8% Multiracial; and 2.3% Asian/Pacific Islander. 63.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.8% | 47% | 59% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 43.7% | 42% | 26% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.7% | 3% | 2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 3.7% | 4% | 10% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 63.5% | 51% | 68% |
| English learners | — | 4% | 16% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 8.6 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 16.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 6 mi | |
| 3 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 7.5 mi | |
| 4 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 11.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 17.3 mi. |
