- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rancho, NM
Colinas Del Norte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colinas Del Norte 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 350001000750
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colinas Del Norte Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colinas Del Norte Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colinas Del Norte Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Colinas Del Norte Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 350001000750 · Rio Rancho, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Colinas Del Norte Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Colinas Del Norte 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 540
Colinas Del Norte Elementary
540 students
What this shows Colinas Del Norte Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colinas Del Norte Elementary compares
Colinas Del Norte Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 24.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Colinas Del Norte 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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colinas Del Norte 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colinas Del Norte Elementary
How many students attend Colinas Del Norte Elementary?
Colinas Del Norte Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colinas Del Norte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colinas Del Norte Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary?
100.0% of students at Colinas Del Norte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colinas Del Norte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colinas Del Norte Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colinas Del Norte Elementary?
Colinas Del Norte 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 Colinas Del Norte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Colinas Del Norte 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 Colinas Del Norte 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.