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Vista Grande Elementary

7001 Chayote Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, United States

+1 (505) 771-2366

http://vistagrande.rrps.net

4.3

Overall Rating

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Vista Grande Elementary Overview

About This School

Vista Grande Elementary is a public elementary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving 786 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 49% in ELA and 37% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1 with 34 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,936. Support services include one counselor for every 393 students. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 56% Hispanic, 24% White, 11% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 2% Black.

786

Total Students

K-5

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

34 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts49%

Mathematics37%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Sandoval County

Students per Counselor

393:1

Vista Grande Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

49%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 44%State Avg: 34%

37%

Mathematics

City Avg: 35%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.2:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

393

Students per Counselor

Vista Grande Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,936

City Avg: $69,493

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio23:1

Students per Counselor393:1

Vista Grande Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.91%

Male

48.09%

Female

Total Enrollment: 786 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White23.66%

Hispanic56.49%

Asian1.65%

Black1.65%

Two or More Races10.56%

Native American5.73%

Vista Grande Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Vista Grande Elementary

Q: What is Vista Grande Elementary?

A: Vista Grande Elementary is a elementary public located in Rio Rancho.

Q: How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary?

A: Vista Grande Elementary has approximately 786 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary is 23:1.

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Detailed Information about Vista Grande Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Vista Grande Elementary - Rio Rancho, NM

Quick Facts about Vista Grande Elementary
School Name	Vista Grande Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	7001 Chayote Rd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, Rio Rancho, NM
County	Sandoval County
Phone	+1 (505) 771-2366
Total Students	786
Student-Teacher Ratio	23:1
Full-Time Teachers	34
Rating	4.3/10
ELA Proficiency	49%
Math Proficiency	37%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Grande Elementary

What is Vista Grande Elementary?

Vista Grande Elementary is a elementary public located in Rio Rancho.

How many students attend Vista Grande Elementary?

Vista Grande Elementary has approximately 786 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary is 23:1.

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