- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rio Rancho, NM
Sandia Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandia Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350001001039
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandia Vista Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandia Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sandia Vista Elementary held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350001001039 · Rio Rancho, NM Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 15.5:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Sandia Vista Elementary held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sandia Vista Elementary 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 713
Sandia Vista Elementary
713 students
What this shows Sandia Vista Elementary reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandia Vista Elementary compares
Sandia Vista Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 88% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 25.9%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Sandia Vista Elementary 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 Sandia Vista Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandia Vista Elementary'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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandia Vista Elementary
How many students attend Sandia Vista Elementary?
Sandia Vista Elementary has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia Vista Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandia Vista Elementary?
9.6% of students at Sandia Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandia Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandia Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandia Vista Elementary?
Sandia Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sandia Vista Elementary rank among schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia Vista Elementary ranks #1 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 Sandia Vista Elementary, 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.