At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
656.5
Joe Harris Elementary: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 446
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Joe Harris Elementary
Joe Harris Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rio Rancho. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Rio Rancho Public Schools. NCES reports 574 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.6%) and White (22.8%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Joe Harris Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.8%
- Hispanic64.6%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rio Rancho Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Martin King Jr Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
569 reported students
Colinas del Norte Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
540 reported students
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
608 reported students
Puesta del Sol Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
539 reported students
Cielo Azul Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
640 reported students
Rio Rancho Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
Public schools near Joe Harris Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Cordova Elementary School Elementary · Rio Rancho Public Schools | KG–05 | 608 | 1.3 mi |
| Puesta del Sol Elementary Elementary · Rio Rancho Public Schools | KG–05 | 539 | 1.3 mi |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 1.7 mi |
| Coyote Willow Family School Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–08 | 280 | 1.7 mi |
| Martin King Jr Elementary Elementary · Rio Rancho Public Schools | KG–05 | 569 | 1.9 mi |
| Ventana Ranch Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joe Harris Elementary
What grades does Joe Harris Elementary serve?
Joe Harris Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rio Rancho Public Schools.
How many students attend Joe Harris Elementary?
Joe Harris Elementary reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 446 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joe Harris Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 574 students and 32.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Joe Harris Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joe Harris Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rio Rancho Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Joe Harris Elementary in?
Joe Harris Elementary is part of Rio Rancho Public Schools, based in Rio Rancho, NM, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joe Harris Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maggie Cordova Elementary School (1.3 mi), Puesta del Sol Elementary (1.3 mi), Sierra Vista Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.