SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION

4321 FULCRUM WAY NE SUITE A
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144

www.nmsabe.org

Charter School 228 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The **Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education (SABE)**, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in dual-language instruction. The school emphasizes the development of biliteracy and biculturalism, aiming to prepare students to succeed in a global society by fostering proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language acquisition with core academic subjects, the academy seeks to cultivate not only academic excellence but also cultural awareness and appreciation among its diverse student population.

Beyond its focus on bilingualism, Sandoval Academy is known for its supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. As a charter school, it often leverages smaller class sizes and personalized learning strategies to meet the individual needs of its students. The school encourages family involvement and community partnerships, viewing the educational journey as a collaborative effort between educators, parents, and students to build a foundation for lifelong learning and professional success in a bilingual world.

228

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	192
Black	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
192 (84.2 %)
White
22 (9.6 %)
Black
6 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

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:	SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Phone:	(505)771-0555
Website:	http://www.nmsabe.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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 39

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 11