- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350001000954
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001000954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 350001000954 · Rio Rancho, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 13.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 133
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
133 students
What this shows Rio Rancho Cyber Academy reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Rancho Cyber Academy compares
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 80% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Rio Rancho Cyber Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Rancho Cyber Academy'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 other 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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
How many students attend Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 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 Rancho Cyber Academy?
16.1% of students at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rio Rancho Cyber Academy rank among schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Rio Rancho on the city page.
What other schools are in Rio Rancho Public Schools?
Besides Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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.