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ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 0โ€“5
RIO RANCHO, New Mexico ยท RIO RANCHO
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students798
Student:Teacher18.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch34%
Title INo

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
0โ€“5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0โ€“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 Typeโ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span0โ€“5
DistrictRIO RANCHO
County35043
CityRIO RANCHO
ZIP87124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)