Ernest Stapleton Elementary vs The Ask Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students
The Ask Academy
Rio Rancho · Charter high · Grades 6–12
558 students
| Measure | Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico | The Ask Academy Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 416 | #14 of 156 |
| National rank | #46471 of 50,301 | #6346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 798 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Ask Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 17.2).
- •The Ask Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.0).
- •Ernest Stapleton Elementary is the larger school with 798 students compared with 558.
- •Ernest Stapleton Elementary is a public school while The Ask Academy 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 Ernest Stapleton Elementary better than The Ask Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Ask Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 17.2 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 Ernest Stapleton Elementary and The Ask Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary: 798. The Ask Academy: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Stapleton Elementary and The Ask Academy rank in New Mexico?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary is 292nd of 416 and The Ask Academy is 14th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).