Rio Vista Elementry serves 474 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
40%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Rio Vista Elementry?
474 students attend Rio Vista Elementry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rio Vista Elementry students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Vista Elementry?
Rio Vista Elementry has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rio Vista Elementry offer ?
Rio Vista Elementry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Rio Vista Elementry part of?
Rio Vista Elementry is part of Bloomfield Schools School District.
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