Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 141 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.43, which is less 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
74%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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 Grande Academy Of Fine Arts?
141 students attend Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts offer ?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts part of?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is part of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts located?
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is located in the Southwest Skies neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Skies.
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