Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts serves 80 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.49, which is less 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
69%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts?
80 students attend Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts offer ?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts part of?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is part of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts located?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is located in the Southwest Skies neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Skies.
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