- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rancho, NM
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maggie Cordova Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350001000952
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maggie Cordova Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maggie Cordova Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maggie Cordova Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Maggie Cordova Elementary School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350001000952 · Rio Rancho, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Maggie Cordova Elementary School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Maggie Cordova Elementary School 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 608
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
608 students
What this shows Maggie Cordova Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maggie Cordova Elementary School compares
Maggie Cordova Elementary School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 22.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Maggie Cordova Elementary School 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 Maggie Cordova Elementary School 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 Maggie Cordova Elementary School'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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maggie Cordova Elementary School
How many students attend Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
Maggie Cordova Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maggie Cordova Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Maggie Cordova Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maggie Cordova Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
Maggie Cordova Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Maggie Cordova Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Maggie Cordova Elementary School ranks #3 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 Maggie Cordova Elementary School, 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.