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ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades {low}–{high} 0–5
RIO RANCHO, New Mexico · RIO RANCHO
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students798
ST Ratio18.9:1
FRL34%
Title INo
ERNEST STAPLETON
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
798
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
34%-53.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico. The school enrolls 798 students. It is part of the RIO RANCHO district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictRIO RANCHO
County35043
CityRIO RANCHO
ZIP87124
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350001000736

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment798
White31.3%
Hispanic / Latino56.3%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
31.3%
Hispanic
56.3%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
9.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %34%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)