Puesta del Sol Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
450 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 · (505) 994-3305 · Part of Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho’s School Grade A better than 85% of New Mexico school districts
Students
539
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Puesta del Sol Elementary
- Enrollment down 19.4% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Rio Rancho kids: 4 middle schools
On the path
Where Rio Rancho kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Puesta del Sol ElementaryYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗450 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten65
Grade 181
Grade 274
Grade 3101
Grade 4109
Grade 5109
Enrollment over time
669’20
631’21
597’22
569’23
539’24
Down 19.4% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 70%White 20%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 3%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Puesta del Sol Elementary from Rio Rancho families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.