Ernest Stapleton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 · Rio Rancho
#292 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#46471 of 50,301 nationally
About Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Ernest Stapleton Elementary is a public elementary located in Rio Rancho, in the Rio Rancho school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 798 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 292nd of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 798.
There are 21 schools in Rio Rancho; Ernest Stapleton Elementary ranks 10th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eagle Ridge Middle
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students · 610 m away
Rio Rancho High
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,568 students · 972 m away
Lincoln Middle
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students · 1.9 km away
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students · 2.1 km away
The Ask Academy
Rio Rancho · Charter high · Grades 6–12
558 students · 3.0 km away
Rio Rancho Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students · 3.7 km away
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 6–12
133 students · 4.1 km away
Martin King JR Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students · 4.2 km away
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
673 students · 4.6 km away
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students · 4.7 km away
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Sandia Vista Elementary
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713 students
Monte Vista Elementary
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706 students
Highland Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
El Camino Real Academy Community
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704 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ernest Stapleton Elementary a good school?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ernest Stapleton Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary ranks #292 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #46471 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary had 798 students in 2025.
Is Ernest Stapleton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ernest Stapleton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.