Enrollment
203
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 350019001167 Charter school
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts — Albuquerque, NM
Federal NCES profile for Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts earns a D Resource Investment Index (47/100), with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- D
- Resource Index · 47/100
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 203
- students enrolled
School address
District: Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts reports 203 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the New Mexico average and 1% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 35% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 66% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
203 larger than 20% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% below 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 203 Top 37% in New Mexico — larger than 63% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.5% -35% vs state
NCES ID 350019001167
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 10.8%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
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Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
How many students attend Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts has 203 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
52.5% of students at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
The largest demographic group at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts a good school?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts earns a D Resource Investment Index (47/100), with class sizes near the New Mexico median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.