TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Located at 118 Este Es Road in Taos, New Mexico, Taos International School operates as an active, independent charter district tailored to a remote town community. Serving young learners from kindergarten through eighth grade, this single-school district provides a close-knit learning environment for a student body of 179 children. The school’s enrollment reflects the rich cultural heritage of the surrounding region, serving a predominantly Hispanic student population alongside White, Native American, Black, Pacific Islander, and multiracial peers. With a balanced distribution of 96 female and 83 male students spread evenly across the elementary and middle grades, the district fosters a supportive, community-centered atmosphere during students' most crucial foundational years.

A defining feature of the district is its exceptional investment in human resources to drive student achievement. Taos International School maintains a team of 33 full-time equivalent teachers supported by instructional aides and nearly 13 support staff members, culminating in a total staffing context of over 47 full-time equivalent personnel. This high concentration of educators relative to student enrollment enables exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratios and allows for highly individualized instruction. Functioning as a fully operational charter district managing its own federal educational programs, Taos International School offers local families an attractive, attentive choice for primary education while serving as a compelling model for researchers examining rural charter school operations in New Mexico.