RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

Located at 1401 Old Coors Road SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is an open, independent charter school district serving a large suburban community within the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area. Functioning as a single-school local education agency, the academy offers instruction spanning kindergarten through eighth grade, with a current focus on early elementary and middle school grade levels. This unique organizational structure allows the district to seamlessly integrate specialized programming while fulfilling public education standards for families seeking a dedicated academic and creative environment.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a vibrant student body of 203 children, reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of the surrounding region with a student body predominantly composed of Hispanic, White, multiracial, Black, and Native American learners. To cultivate a close-knit and supportive learning environment, the district is backed by a robust workforce of 38 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 28 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated support staff and instructional aides, resulting in an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio. This comprehensive staffing structure ensures that students receive individualized attention, tailored academic support, and a well-rounded educational experience throughout their foundational school years.