- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NM
Rio Gallinas School
Federal NCES profile for Rio Gallinas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350156000911Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Gallinas School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Gallinas School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Gallinas School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NM.
School address
District: West Las Vegas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350156000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rio Gallinas School held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 350156000911 · Las Vegas, NM Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
80 enr · 40:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Las Vegas High School (442 students)
Rio Gallinas School held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.9 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Rio Gallinas School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Las Vegas
West Las Vegas High School
442 students
- West Las Vegas
West Las Vegas Middle School
345 students
- Luis E. Armijo
Luis E. Armijo Elementary
229 students
- Don Cecilio Ma
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
189 students
- Tony Serna Jr. 115
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary
115 students
- This school 80
Rio Gallinas School
80 students
What this shows Rio Gallinas School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Gallinas School compares
Rio Gallinas 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 | 40:1 | ▲ 186% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
40:1
students per teacher
- 186% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
White 23.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Rio Gallinas School is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for West Las Vegas Public Schools reports $17,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Gallinas School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Las Vegas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Las Vegas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luis E. Armijo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tony Serna Jr. Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Gallinas School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Gallinas School
How many students attend Rio Gallinas School?
Rio Gallinas School has 80 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Gallinas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Gallinas School is 40:1, which is 186% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Gallinas School?
100.0% of students at Rio Gallinas School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Gallinas School?
The largest demographic group at Rio Gallinas School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Gallinas School?
Rio Gallinas School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Gallinas School rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Gallinas School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in West Las Vegas Public Schools?
Besides Rio Gallinas School, West Las Vegas Public Schools also operates West Las Vegas High School (442 students), West Las Vegas Middle School (345 students), and Luis E. Armijo Elementary (229 students). See the West Las Vegas Public Schools district page for the complete list.