SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2100 LIONEL STREET NE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144
612 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Shining Stars Preschool is a specialized early childhood education center located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Operated under the Rio Rancho Public Schools district, the facility is designed to provide inclusive, high-quality learning environments for young children. Its primary focus is on developmental growth, ensuring that students receive a strong foundation in social, emotional, and cognitive skills before transitioning into elementary school programs.

The school emphasizes a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, catering to the diverse needs of the local community. By integrating structured curriculum with play-based learning, Shining Stars Preschool aims to prepare children for future academic success while fostering an early love for education. The program serves as a critical resource for families in the Rio Rancho area looking for a school-based preschool experience rooted in professional educational standards.
612
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    353 (57.7 %)
  • White
    197 (32.2 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)892-7735
Website: http://shiningstars.rrps.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 589
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
Pre-Kindergarten 612
Gender Ratio
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