How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ernest Stapleton Elementary | Rio Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rio Rancho, NM | Rio Rancho, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 798 | 486 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.6% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ernest Stapleton Elementary | Rio Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,392 | $13,392 |
| District | Rio Rancho Public Schools | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ernest Stapleton Elementary | Rio Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.3% | 22.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.3% | 62.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ernest Stapleton Elementary | Rio Rancho Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 416:1 | 260:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.