Enrollment
63
Elementary
DISTRICT 66 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MESA VISTA·NCES 350198000474
EL RITO ELEMENTARY
10 ELEMENTARY RD, EL RITO, NM 87530 · (575) 581-4273 · Rio Arriba County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL63 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
63 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 10 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 14 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 10 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 16 | 25% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within MESA VISTA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EL RITO ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL RITO ELEMENTARY this school | 63 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY ESPANOLA | 71 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY ABIQUIU | 68 | 100.0% | N/A |
| HOLMAN ELEMENTARY MORA | 79 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY LAKE ARTHUR | 67 | 100.0% | N/A |
| RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY ANTON CHICO | 51 | 98.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EL RITO ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Rio Arriba County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 63 | #444 of 490 | #13 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
63
-10 (-14%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 111
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 12.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 63 | 5.6 | 11.3:1 | 100% (63) |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 6.8 | 9.1:1 | 95% (59) |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 6.3 | 9.3:1 | 100% (58) |
| 2020-21 | 73 | 6 | 12.2:1 | 100% (73) |
| 2017-18 | 71 | 6.4 | 11.1:1 | 100% (71) |
| 2015-16 | 65 | 6 | 10.8:1 | 100% (65) |
| 2010-11 | 122 | 5 | 24.4:1 | 16% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 99 | 6 | 16.5:1 | 71% (70) |
| 1990-91 | 111 | 7 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EL RITO ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (71 to 63); teachers down 13% (6.4 to 5.6).
About EL RITO ELEMENTARY
EL RITO ELEMENTARY is an elementary school located in EL RITO, New Mexico, in Rio Arriba County. Grades offered run from pre-K through 3, with 63 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in New Mexico average about 287 students.
EL RITO ELEMENTARY is part of a district of 4 schools: MESA VISTA, with 262 students.
The student body at EL RITO ELEMENTARY is 90% Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 6% Native American and 3% White. Among all residents of Rio Arriba County, the Hispanic share is about 67%. EL RITO ELEMENTARY's diversity index is 18%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 5.6 full-time-equivalent teachers at EL RITO ELEMENTARY and a ratio of 11.3:1. This ratio sits 1.6 below the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 100% of students. For comparison, public schools in Rio Arriba County average 98%.
Federal survey data for Rio Arriba County show that the median household income is $57,155, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. Rio Arriba County is home to 30 public schools and about 3,127 public school students.
The closest public school, OJO CALIENTE ELEMENTARY, is about 8.8 miles from EL RITO ELEMENTARY. There are 3 other public schools within ten miles.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment dropped 14% from its 2020-21 level of 73.
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Rio Arriba County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,070
Census ACS
Median income
$57,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
3,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MESA VISTA
- MESA VISTA HIGHHigh · 93 students
- OJO CALIENTE ELEMENTARYMiddle · 55 students
- MESA VISTA MIDDLEMiddle · 51 students
Nearby schools
- OJO CALIENTE ELEMENTARY8.8 mi · 55
- MESA VISTA MIDDLE8.8 mi · 51
- MESA VISTA HIGH8.8 mi · 93
- ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY11.8 mi · 68
- VELARDE ELEMENTARY17.1 mi · 39
- ALCALDE ELEMENTARY18.1 mi · 151
Frequently asked questions
About EL RITO ELEMENTARYHow many students attend EL RITO ELEMENTARY?
EL RITO ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 63 students in grades PK-03.
Is EL RITO ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
EL RITO ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL RITO ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EL RITO ELEMENTARY is approximately 11.3:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EL RITO ELEMENTARY?
At EL RITO ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 3% White, 90% Hispanic.
What district is EL RITO ELEMENTARY in?
EL RITO ELEMENTARY is part of MESA VISTA.
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