Very Good
#170 of 864 schools in NM
Top 20% in state
Based on limited data
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
Elementary School · Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts · Albuquerque, NM
A charter elementary school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
1401 OLD COORS RD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 187 schools in Albuquerque.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$59,184
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Achievement and Success 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 0.2 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
| Western Heights Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 0.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Atrisco ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is listed in RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 864 schools in NM. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
What grades does Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts serve?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts rank in NM?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts ranks #170 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts a charter school?
Yes, Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts a Title I school?
No, Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
100.0% of students at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (505) 681-3536
- Area population (ZIP 87121)
- 76,135
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 87121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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