YUCCA ELEMENTARY

yucca.bulldogs.org

354 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Yucca Elementary School is located in Artesia, New Mexico, and serves as a key part of the Artesia Public Schools district. As an elementary institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic skills, personal growth, and community engagement. Its location at 900 North 13th St places it within a tight-knit community, where it actively participates in the local "Bulldog" school spirit that defines the Artesia educational system.

The school’s website highlights its role in preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and various student-centered programs. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community, Yucca Elementary aims to provide a safe and enriching space that encourages both intellectual development and social responsibility. For families in the area, it stands as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, dedicated to upholding the values and standards of the broader Artesia school district.

354

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YUCCA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	218
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	7

Hispanic
218 (61.6%)
White
122 (34.5%)
American Indian
7 (2.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	ARTESIA
Phone:	(575)746-3585
Website:	http://yucca.bulldogs.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
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

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 80