Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rio Grande Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Grande Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
39%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Grande Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Rio Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Merced Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary School?
359 students attend Rio Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rio Grande Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary School offer ?
Rio Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rio Grande Elementary School part of?
Rio Grande Elementary School is part of Belen School District.
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