Shining Stars Preschool serves 612 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shining Stars Preschool's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shining Stars Preschool is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
58%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shining Stars Preschool?
612 students attend Shining Stars Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Shining Stars Preschool students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shining Stars Preschool?
Shining Stars Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shining Stars Preschool offer ?
Shining Stars Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Shining Stars Preschool part of?
Shining Stars Preschool is part of Rio Rancho School District.
School Reviews
1 2/25/2020
I had a favorable opinion of the school at first. My grandson had grown leaps and bounds, but the unwarranted/proven wrong CPS call and threats by the principal have definitely changed my mind.
5 8/20/2012
They area the best staff and school when my Jacob was going there he was three when attend shining star . Best choice My husband and I ever made. Jacob has fragile x it realted to autism that his special need . Icouldnt have asked for a better school for him . Thanks to shining star jacob is soaring now !
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