Explore Academy - Rio Rancho serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
43%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
182 students attend Explore Academy - Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Explore Academy - Rio Rancho offer ?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Explore Academy - Rio Rancho part of?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is part of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho School District.
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