Enrollment
222
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Rancho, NM
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Federal NCES profile for Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350017201116Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education · New Mexico
NCES ID 350017201116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, enrolling 222 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 75.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 222 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education spends $11,425 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is a single-school charter district, so Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education compares
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▼ 7% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 47% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
White 12.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, which includes Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education.
$11,425
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.8%
State 84.3%
Federal 11.9%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
How many students attend Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
75.4% of students at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
The largest demographic group at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education rank among elementary schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education ranks #7 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Rio Rancho on the city page.
Is Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education a good school?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education 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 Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
None; Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is a single-school charter district, and Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is its only campus.
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