What grades does RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY serve?

RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY is a Primary school serving students in HATCH, NM. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY located?

RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY is located at HATCH, NM in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY?

RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY has a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What schools are in HATCH, NM?

HATCH, NM is served by the local school district. RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|HATCH, New Mexico|HATCH VALLEY

HATCH, NM 87937

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

HES “Grand Friends” Day CelebrationEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

HES Grand Friends Day CelebrationEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

Boys Soccer vs Tierra Encantada EventDistrict-wide

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Sep

Fri

Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

HES RETAKES for Fall PicturesEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus DayEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

3–5

Enrollment

225

Student:Teacher

16.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

HATCH VALLEY

Econ. Disadvantaged

94.2%

Phone

(575)267-8260

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Chronic Absenteeism

33.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

4 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1

Worse than average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

257

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

79% fully certified

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,437

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,683

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,409

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 71%Local 7%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$283,613

-0.8% 1yr+39.3% 5yr

Las Cruces, NM metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

35.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

18.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

129

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

117

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

52%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

39 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

22 (19%)

Autism

20 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

16 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

9 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

5 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

240

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

HES “Grand Friends” Day Celebration

Event

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

HES Grand Friends Day Celebration

Event

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Boys Soccer vs Tierra Encantada

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in HATCH VALLEY. RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	HES Fall PicturesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Soccer Red or Green TournamentDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Staff PD/Vector Day -No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (No School)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	HES iReady BOYDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	HES “Grand Friends” Day CelebrationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	HES Grand Friends Day CelebrationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Boys Soccer vs Tierra Encantada District-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	HES RETAKES for Fall PicturesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	HVMS Hispanic Heritage Fair - KermesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	HVHS HomecomingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	HVMS Hispanic Heritage Fair/KermesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	HVHS College and Career FairDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	HVHS Blood DriveDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	HES Costume ContestDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	HES Costume Contest, Read-a-thon, Class PartiesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	HES iReady MOYDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Celebration District-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	HVMS Veterans Day Celebration District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	HES Fall Bookfair?District-wide	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	HES Thanksgiving LunchDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	HVHS Turkey Trot District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thankgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	HVPS Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	HES AVANT STAMPDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	HES Photos with SantaDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	HVMS Familia ConvivioDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	HES Winter Program?District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	HES Amira MOYDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	HES Class Group PicturesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	HES ACCESS + ALTDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	HES ACCESS & MakeupsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	HES Staff Cookout/Student Picnic/Egg HuntsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	HES Spring PicturesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	HES Color Walk?District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	HES iReady EOYDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	HES Amira EOYDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	HES Field Day 2027?District-wide	Event	—