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#640 of 864 schools in NM
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Elementary School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM
A Rio Rancho elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3100 STAPLETON AVE NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ernest Stapleton Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2015, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest Stapleton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rio Rancho), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,278
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Martin King JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rio Rancho
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ernest Stapleton Elementary is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Ernest Stapleton Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 801 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest Stapleton Elementary
What grades does Ernest Stapleton Elementary serve?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Stapleton Elementary is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest Stapleton Elementary rank in NM?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary ranks #640 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ernest Stapleton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest Stapleton Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ernest Stapleton Elementary a charter school?
No, Ernest Stapleton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest Stapleton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ernest Stapleton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
33.6% of students at Ernest Stapleton Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (505) 891-8473
- Area population (ZIP 87124)
- 58,402
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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