CHIMAYO ELEMENTARY

STATE RD 76 COUNTY RD 93 BUILDING 31
CHIMAYO, NM 87522

www.k12espanola.org/schools

112 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Chimayo Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Chimayó, New Mexico, serving as part of the Española Public School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local cultural landscape, providing primary education to students in a region known for its strong traditions, history, and agricultural heritage. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on foundational academic instruction while fostering a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff work to meet the specific needs of their students within the broader context of the Española Valley.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the Española Public School District, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Chimayo Elementary aims to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that acknowledges the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its student body. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, the school strives to provide a stable learning environment that prepares children for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

112

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHIMAYO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	103
Black	1
American Indian	6

Hispanic
103 (92.0%)
American Indian
6 (5.4%)
White
2 (1.8%)
Black
1 (0.9%)

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:	ESPANOLA
Phone:	(505)351-4207
Website:	http://www.k12espanola.org/schools
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
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

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 23