How do these districts compare?
| Metric | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | RIO RANCHO, New Mexico | LAS VEGAS, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 17,272 | 1,555 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,705 | $19,682 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 30.2% |
| State Revenue | 74.5% | 59.5% |
| Local Revenue | 14.8% | 10.3% |
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.5% | 6.5% |
| African American | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.9% | 90.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.8% | 99.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 44 | — |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 414:1 | 136.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.6% | 14.0% |
School Types
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.