SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION

Located in the large suburban setting of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, within the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education operates as an active, independent public charter school district. Situated at 4321 Fulcrum Way NE, Suite A, this single-school district serves as its own local education agency for federal programs, offering a specialized educational continuum for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 222 students—ranging from 37 kindergarteners in its largest cohort to 11 eighth graders—the academy provides an intimate learning environment that emphasizes bilingual development and academic growth during foundational educational years.

The district’s student body reflects the diverse cultural fabric of the surrounding region, serving 178 Hispanic students alongside White, multiracial, American Indian, and Black learners, with a student population of 124 female and 98 male students. To support its academic mission and dual-language framework, Sandoval Academy maintains a well-resourced staff context, employing approximately 32.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 3 instructional aides, and nearly 13 support personnel, bringing the district’s total staffing to over 48 FTE staff members. This favorable ratio ensures individualized attention and comprehensive support across all grade levels, offering parents a focused choice for bilingual elementary and middle school education and providing researchers with a notable model of single-campus charter operations. Families and community members can learn more by visiting the school in Rio Rancho or accessing their portal at www.nmsabe.org.