RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL

Charter School 80 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rio Gallinas School, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a public charter school that offers a unique, student-centered alternative to traditional classroom settings. Serving students in grades K-8, the school is founded on the principles of project-based learning and experiential education. By integrating academic rigor with real-world applications, the school encourages students to take an active role in their education, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a deep connection to their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and its supportive, inclusive culture, which prioritizes the social and emotional development of each child alongside academic achievement. Because it operates as a charter school, Rio Gallinas emphasizes a personalized approach, allowing for a flexible curriculum that adapts to the diverse learning styles of its students. By combining hands-on projects with a focus on stewardship and local history, the school aims to cultivate engaged, lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Total Students

2.9

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	63
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
63 (78.7 %)
White
10 (12.5 %)
Two or More
4 (5.0 %)
American Indian
3 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)426-2311
Website:	http://riogallinasschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 7