CIELO AZUL ELEMENTARY

cieloazul.rrps.net

698 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cielo Azul Elementary School, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a core institution within the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban community of Rio Rancho, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its mission centers on meeting the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes fundamental literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Cielo Azul is known for maintaining a strong sense of community, frequently engaging families through school events and open communication. The campus utilizes various educational resources and technology to enhance the learning experience, aiming to create well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school. By balancing high academic expectations with social-emotional support, the school strives to cultivate a positive and inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

698

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIELO AZUL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	375
Black	27
Asian	6
Two or More	64
American Indian	20

Hispanic
375 (53.7 %)
White
206 (29.5 %)
Two or More
64 (9.2 %)
Black
27 (3.9 %)
American Indian
20 (2.9 %)
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)338-2320
Website:	http://cieloazul.rrps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	640
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 114

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 128