Enrollment
590
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350001000953
Shining Stars Preschool — Rio Rancho, NM
Federal NCES profile for Shining Stars Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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 →
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · 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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shining Stars Preschool compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shining Stars Preschool reports 590 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1180 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rio Rancho Public Schools spends $13,705 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.8% from local sources (property taxes), 74.5% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Shining Stars Preschool 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 81% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 1180 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 590 Top 87% in New Mexico — larger than 13% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 350001000953
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 27.5%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 1180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rio Rancho Public Schools, which includes Shining Stars Preschool.
$13,705
Per student
-28%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Shining Stars Preschool
How many students attend Shining Stars Preschool?
Shining Stars Preschool has 590 students enrolled. It is a other school in RIO RANCHO, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Stars Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Stars Preschool is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shining Stars Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Shining Stars Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in RIO RANCHO, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shining Stars Preschool?
Shining Stars Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.