Cielo Azul Elementary vs Ernest Stapleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cielo Azul Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students
| Measure | Cielo Azul Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 416 | #292 of 416 |
| National rank | #48714 of 50,301 | #46471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 640 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Stapleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 12.4).
- •Cielo Azul Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.0).
- •Ernest Stapleton Elementary is the larger school with 798 students compared with 640.
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 Cielo Azul Elementary better than Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Stapleton Elementary ranks higher (17.2 vs 12.4 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 Cielo Azul Elementary and Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cielo Azul Elementary: 640. Ernest Stapleton Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cielo Azul Elementary and Ernest Stapleton Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Cielo Azul Elementary is 384th of 416 and Ernest Stapleton Elementary is 292nd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).