At a glance
Reported students
539
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
656.5
Puesta del Sol Elementary: 539 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.3:1 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
- 632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Puesta del Sol Elementary
Puesta del Sol 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 539 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, 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 (69.9%) and White (19.7%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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 Puesta del Sol Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.41 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
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White19.7%
- Hispanic69.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
Colinas del Norte Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
540 reported students
Martin King Jr Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
569 reported students
Joe Harris Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
574 reported students
Rio Rancho Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
608 reported students
Cielo Azul Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
640 reported students
Public schools near Puesta del Sol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Harris Elementary Elementary · Rio Rancho Public Schools | KG–05 | 574 | 1.3 mi |
| Maggie Cordova Elementary School Elementary · Rio Rancho Public Schools | KG–05 | 608 | 1.7 mi |
| Coyote Willow Family School Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–08 | 280 | 2.4 mi |
| Martin King Jr Elementary Elementary · Rio Rancho Public Schools | KG–05 | 569 | 2.5 mi |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 3 mi |
| Ventana Ranch Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Puesta del Sol Elementary
What grades does Puesta del Sol Elementary serve?
Puesta del Sol 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 Puesta del Sol Elementary?
Puesta del Sol Elementary reported 539 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 632 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Puesta del Sol Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 539 students and 29.41 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 Puesta del Sol Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Puesta del Sol 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.
What share of Puesta del Sol Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Puesta del Sol Elementary in?
Puesta del Sol 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 Puesta del Sol Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joe Harris Elementary (1.3 mi), Maggie Cordova Elementary School (1.7 mi), Coyote Willow Family School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.