Excellent
#58 of 864 schools in NM
Top 7% in state
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Grande Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2017, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Rio Grande 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belen), 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
$51,537
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–8 | 0.1 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Catholic School BelenPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| La Merced ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 219 | 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.
Belen
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Grande Elementary is listed in BELEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Grande Elementary
Rio Grande Elementary is a public elementary school in Belen, NM, part of Belen, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Grande Elementary
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary serve?
Rio Grande Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Grande Elementary rank in NM?
Rio Grande Elementary ranks #58 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Rio Grande Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Grande Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Rio Grande Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Grande Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rio Grande Elementary a charter school?
No, Rio Grande Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Grande Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rio Grande Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Grande Elementary?
100.0% of students at Rio Grande 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.1%
- Phone
- (505) 966-2200
- Area population (ZIP 87002)
- 21,375
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 87002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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