How do these districts compare?
| Metric | PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PENASCO, New Mexico | RIO RANCHO, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 284 | 17,272 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 32.2:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,855 | $13,705 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 77.5% | 74.5% |
| Local Revenue | 9.5% | 14.8% |
PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.3% | 25.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.1% | 60.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8.8% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 116.7:1 | 414:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.1% | 30.6% |
School Types
PENASCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.