Alamosa Elementary vs Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamosa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
203 students
| Measure | Alamosa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 416 | #176 of 416 |
| National rank | #47286 of 50,301 | #41664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 382 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 15.7).
- •Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.7%).
- •Alamosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.5).
- •Alamosa Elementary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 203.
- •Alamosa Elementary is a public school while Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alamosa Elementary better than Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts ranks higher (25.1 vs 15.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alamosa Elementary and Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamosa Elementary: 382. Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamosa Elementary and Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts rank in New Mexico?
Alamosa Elementary is 315th of 416 and Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is 176th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).