COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY

1001 NIGHT SKY AVE NE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144

colinas.rrps.net

540 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colinas del Norte Elementary is a public school located in the growing community of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving as part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. Situated in the northern section of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body ranging from kindergarten through the fifth grade, focusing on building a strong educational foundation through a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities.

The school is known for its active community and emphasis on home-school communication, striving to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for families. By leveraging both traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Colinas del Norte aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become responsible, life-long learners. For parents and community members, the school maintains a consistent digital presence through its website, which provides updates on school events, academic policies, and district-wide resources.

540

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	358
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	31
American Indian	10

Hispanic
358 (66.3%)
White
130 (24.1%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
10 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)896-3378
Website:	http://colinas.rrps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	540
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 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 100