Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts in Albuquerque, New Mexico on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts is a suburban public school in Albuquerque, New Mexico that is part of New Mexico Department of Education. It serves 80 students in grades K - 6. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 6

80 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1401 Old Coors Dr SW

Albuquerque, NM 87121 View local requests

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Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Gonzales

Mrs. Phillips

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Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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