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Colinas Del Norte Elementary

1001 NIGHT SKY AVE NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144

Ranked 79 of 275 in NEW MEXICO

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Colinas Del Norte Elementary

1001 NIGHT SKY AVE NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144

About Colinas Del Norte Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 41% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
561
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 26.2%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 64.17%
Black 1.25%
Two+ Races 6.42%
Native Am. 1.96%
White
26.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
64.17%
Black
1.25%
Two+ Races
6.42%
Native Am.
1.96%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 561
46.88%
263 Female
53.12%
298 Male

Student Population

561 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Colinas Del Norte Elementary Contact Information

Address

1001 NIGHT SKY AVE NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144

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Phone

(505) 896-3378

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:20 AM - 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At the district level, Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) is asking voters to approve an $80 million bond measure on Nov. 4, 2025 — with part of the funds earmarked for facility and security upgrades at schools including Colinas del Norte.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a Gifted & Talented (G&T) program at Colinas del Norte Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has a Gifted & Talented program for students who meet the district's requirements.

Q2. Does the school offer services for English Language Learners (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, Colinas del Norte helps students who are learning English with ELL and language development.

Q3. Does the school offer special education services?

Ans. Yes, eligible students can get special education programs, individualized education plans (IEPs), and other support services.

Q4. What does the school do to get parents and families involved?

Ans. The school has family nights, parent-teacher conferences, chances for parents to volunteer, and community events all year long.

Q5. What steps are being taken to keep Colinas del Norte Elementary safe?

Ans. The campus has safe entry systems, a way for visitors to check in, staff supervision, and regular safety drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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