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 (2026)
- 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
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
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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