- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rancho, NM
Cielo Azul Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cielo Azul Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350001001034
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cielo Azul Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cielo Azul Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cielo Azul Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Cielo Azul Elementary shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 350001001034 · Rio Rancho, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 13.1:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Cielo Azul Elementary shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cielo Azul Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High School
2,596 students
- Rio Rancho Hig
Rio Rancho High
2,568 students
- Rio Rancho Mid 1,024
Rio Rancho Middle School
1,024 students
- Mountain View 931
Mountain View Middle
931 students
- Lincoln Middle 805
Lincoln Middle
805 students
- This school 640
Cielo Azul Elementary
640 students
What this shows Cielo Azul Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cielo Azul Elementary compares
Cielo Azul Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 78% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 47% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
White 23.8%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Cielo Azul Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Rancho Public Schools reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cielo Azul Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cielo Azul Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cielo Azul Elementary
How many students attend Cielo Azul Elementary?
Cielo Azul Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cielo Azul Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cielo Azul Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cielo Azul Elementary?
18.1% of students at Cielo Azul Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cielo Azul Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cielo Azul Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cielo Azul Elementary?
Cielo Azul Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cielo Azul Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Cielo Azul Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rio Rancho on the city page.
What other schools are in Rio Rancho Public Schools?
Besides Cielo Azul Elementary, Rio Rancho Public Schools also operates Cleveland High School (2,596 students), Rio Rancho High (2,568 students), and Rio Rancho Middle School (1,024 students). See the Rio Rancho Public Schools district page for the complete list.