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About this school
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Rio Rancho, New Mexico that is part of Rio Rancho Public School District.
It serves 792 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Its teachers have had 47 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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56%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jan 21, 2026
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Ernest Stapleton Elementary School
$18,779
raised using DonorsChoose
47
projects
funded
26
teachers
funded
139
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School has received support from
86 individuals from New Mexico and
53 individuals out-of-state.
