How do these districts compare?
| Metric | NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SANTA FE, New Mexico | RIO RANCHO, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 1,401 | 17,272 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,833 | $13,705 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 80.4% | 74.5% |
| Local Revenue | 10.6% | 14.8% |
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Federal State Local
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.6% | 25.5% |
| African American | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% | 60.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.4% | 41.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 297.4:1 | 414:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.9% | 30.6% |
School Types
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.