C+
Average
60/100

Rio Rancho Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4601 PEPE ORTIZ RD SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 66th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
504
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%66/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 21st percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−8 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (+3 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 4601 PEPE ORTIZ RD SE
City Rio Rancho
ZIP Code 87124
District 3500010
NCES School ID 350001000101
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87124

Understanding the community around Rio Rancho Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,986
Per Capita Income $35,155
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,100
Median Rent $1,262
Owner-Occupied 78.3%
Renter-Occupied 21.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rio Rancho Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.1%
White 26.8%
American Indian 6.2%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 504
Teachers (FTE) 34.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rio Rancho Elementary?
Rio Rancho Elementary has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rio Rancho Elementary?
Rio Rancho Elementary has 504 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Rio Rancho Elementary serve?
Rio Rancho Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rio Rancho Elementary receive per student?
Rio Rancho Elementary receives $13,705 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rio Rancho Elementary in 87124 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,939
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,692
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
21.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026