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Puesta Del Sol Elementary

450 SOUTHERN BLVD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

Puesta Del Sol Elementary

450 SOUTHERN BLVD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

About Puesta Del Sol Elementary

In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, there is a public K–5 school called Puesta Del Sol Elementary School. There are about 560 to 570 students in the school, which is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. The student–teacher ratio is about 25:1. It is one of the most famous elementary schools in Rio Rancho. There is a standard academic program that focuses on reading, math, and overall student growth. There are also Gifted & Talented and student support services. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and many of them can get free or reduced-price lunch. This shows that the school serves a lot of different kinds of people. Puesta Del Sol Elementary is known for its caring teachers, friendly atmosphere, and focus on making the classroom a safe and supportive place for students to learn and grow both academically and personally.

Puesta Del Sol Elementary Contact Information

Address

450 SOUTHERN BLVD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

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Phone

(505) 994-3305

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 25% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
569
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 159 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 22.32%
Asian 0.35%
Hispanic 69.42%
Black 1.05%
Two+ Races 4.22%
Native Am. 2.64%
White
22.32%
Asian
0.35%
Hispanic
69.42%
Black
1.05%
Two+ Races
4.22%
Native Am.
2.64%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 569
47.1%
268 Female
52.9%
301 Male

Student Population

569 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

569 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Starting in 2026, the school district will turn a wing of Puesta Del Sol Elementary into a full-day pre-K center. The district board approved this after hearing from the community and parents who signed petitions.

Puesta Del Sol is going cashless for the 2025–26 school year. This means that meals, fees, and other transactions will be done online instead of with cash. This will make things easier and more efficient.

FAQ

Q1. Are there Pre-K classes at Puesta Del Sol Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school will add a full-day Pre-K program to its early-learning services as part of the district's plans.

Q2. How does the school help students who need extra help with their learning?

Ans. For students who need extra help with their schoolwork, the school offers targeted intervention programs, small-group instruction, and progress monitoring.

Q3. Are new families allowed to tour the campus?

Ans. Families can schedule guided tours of the campus through the school office during enrollment periods.

Q4. Does the school have events that honor different cultures?

Ans. Yes, Puesta Del Sol regularly celebrates cultural diversity through events for the whole school, family nights, and heritage activities.

Q5. Must students utilize the devices provided by the institution?

Ans. Yes, students use Chromebooks that their school gives them to learn both in the classroom and online.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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