MAGGIE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

mcordova.rrps.net

674 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maggie Cordova Elementary School is a public school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving students within the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Maggie Cordova, a respected local educator and community member, and it emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to help children reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Maggie Cordova Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular programs and initiatives designed to promote social-emotional growth. With a focus on preparing students for future success in middle and high school, the institution maintains a strong commitment to technological integration and personalized learning, ensuring that students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for modern academic demands.

674

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAGGIE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	427
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	48
American Indian	10

Hispanic
427 (63.4 %)
White
169 (25.1 %)
Two or More
48 (7.1 %)
Black
14 (2.1 %)
American Indian
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)994-0229
Website:	http://mcordova.rrps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	608
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 131

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 99