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Rio Rancho Elementary

4601 PEPE ORTIZ RD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

About Rio Rancho Elementary

Rio Rancho Elementary School is one of the most well-known elementary schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district and serves students in grades K–5. The school has a few hundred students and a good student-to-teacher ratio that works well for both group and individual learning. Reading, math, and social-emotional learning are very important at Rio Rancho Elementary because they help the whole child grow. There are a lot of different kinds of students, which makes the school a friendly and welcoming place. The school is known for its dedicated teachers, involvement from families, and focus on the community. It is considered one of the best elementary schools in New Mexico for early academic growth.

Rio Rancho Elementary Contact Information

Address

4601 PEPE ORTIZ RD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

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Phone

(505) 892-0220

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 42% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
504
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 120 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rio Rancho 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

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.

Student Demographics

White 26.79%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic 61.11%
Black 0.79%
Two+ Races 4.76%
Native Am. 6.15%
White
26.79%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic
61.11%
Black
0.79%
Two+ Races
4.76%
Native Am.
6.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 504
48.81%
246 Female
51.19%
258 Male

Student Population

504 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

252 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The larger district Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) passed an $80 million bond measure on November 4, 2025 — this includes funds for infrastructure upgrades, security improvements, facility renovations, and expansion.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a Pre-K program at Rio Rancho Elementary?

Ans. Some campuses in the district offer Pre-K services. Parents should call the school office to make sure they are still available and that their child is eligible.

Q2. Do kids at Rio Rancho Elementary have to wear uniforms?

Ans. There is no official uniform, but students must follow the district's dress code.

Q3. Is there help for students on site?

Ans. Yes, the school offers counseling services to help students with their academic, emotional, and social needs.

Q4. Is the school involved in programs that teach students online?

Ans. Yes, students use Chromebooks and other digital platforms that the district has approved for classwork and homework.

Q5. Can parents help out at the school?

Ans. Yes, parents can volunteer after they have gone through the district's volunteer clearance process.

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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