Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20% in NM)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 203 students has grown by 153% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
76%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
11%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
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?
203 students attend Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 15:1, which is higher 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-8
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.
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