- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rancho, NM
Joe Harris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joe Harris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350001001159
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Harris Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Harris Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Harris Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Joe Harris Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 350001001159 · Rio Rancho, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 17.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Joe Harris Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Joe Harris 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 574
Joe Harris Elementary
574 students
What this shows Joe Harris Elementary reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Harris Elementary compares
Joe Harris 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 79% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 22.8%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Joe Harris 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 Joe Harris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Harris 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Harris Elementary
How many students attend Joe Harris Elementary?
Joe Harris Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Harris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Harris Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Harris Elementary?
16.8% of students at Joe Harris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Harris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joe Harris Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Harris Elementary?
Joe Harris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Joe Harris Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Harris Elementary ranks #8 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 Joe Harris 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.