VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIO RANCHO school district, located in RIO RANCHO, NM with about 657 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY School, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and character development. As a community-oriented institution, the school aims to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building essential skills for their future academic endeavors.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and fostering a collaborative culture between staff, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Vista Grande strives to nurture both the intellectual curiosity and the physical well-being of its student body. For families looking for more detailed information on their curriculum, upcoming school events, or district policies, the official school website serves as a primary hub for communication and resources.
For more information, contact VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY at (505) 896-0667 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144
(505) 896-0667
http://vistagrande.rrps.net/
VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RIO RANCHO, NM with about 657 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RIO RANCHO
- Total Students:
- 657
- Teachers:
- 40.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 657 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.0%
- White
- 24.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.