Enrollment
133
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Rancho Cyber Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, enrolling 133 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the New Mexico average.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rio Rancho Public Schools spends $11,377 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rio Rancho Public Schools also operates Cleveland High School (2,596 students) and Rio Rancho High (2,568 students) alongside Rio Rancho Cyber Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rio Rancho Cyber Academy compares
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rio Rancho Public Schools, which includes Rio Rancho Cyber Academy.
$11,377
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 74.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy a good school?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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