PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY

450 SOUTHERN BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

puesta.rrps.net

539 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Puesta del Sol Elementary, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a public school serving students within the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Rio Rancho community.

Beyond academics, Puesta del Sol prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. The school offers various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and promotes a culture of respect and achievement. Through its website and school initiatives, the administration keeps families well-informed and actively engaged in the educational process, making it a focal point for families in the Southern Boulevard area looking for a collaborative and nurturing neighborhood school.

539

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	377
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
377 (69.9%)
White
106 (19.7%)
Two or More
30 (5.6%)
American Indian
17 (3.2%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIO RANCHO
Phone:	(505)994-3305
Website:	http://puesta.rrps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 109