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Vista Grande Elementary

PublicElementaryGrades K–5

7001 Chayote Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 · (505) 771-2366 · Part of Rio Rancho Public Schools

Rio Rancho’s School Grade A better than 85% of New Mexico school districts

Students
786
Students per teacher
23:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
The gist

What stands out about Vista Grande Elementary

  • Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 19.8% 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–5Vista Grande ElementaryYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address

7001 Chayote Rd NE, Rio Rancho

Students

Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten127
Grade 1110
Grade 2117
Grade 3144
Grade 4150
Grade 5138
Enrollment over time
656’20
738’21
768’22
758’23
786’24

Up 19.8% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 56%White 24%Two or more races 11%American Indian/Alaska Native 6%Black 2%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Vista Grande Elementary from Rio Rancho families.

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.