Explore Academy - Rio Rancho serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho's student population of 430 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 0.64, 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
47%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
35%
19%
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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?
430 students attend Explore Academy - Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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-7
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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