CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARY

810 JAMES CANYON HWY
CLOUDCROFT, NM 88317

www.cmsbears.org

186 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cloudcroft Elementary School, located in the mountain village of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in the area. As part of the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district, the institution prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence and student development. By integrating the elementary and middle school levels, the school promotes a cohesive educational journey, allowing for consistent mentorship and a strong sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

The school is deeply connected to the unique identity of the Sacramento Mountains, emphasizing a curriculum that prepares students for success while leveraging the intimate nature of a small, rural district. Through its website, the district highlights a commitment to providing modern educational resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. For families living in or moving to this high-altitude region, Cloudcroft Elementary serves as a foundational pillar, dedicated to nurturing the potential of its "Bears" through active community engagement and focused instruction.

186

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	51
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
117 (62.9%)
Hispanic
51 (27.4%)
Two or More
16 (8.6%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	CLOUDCROFT
Phone:	(575)601-4416
Website:	http://www.cmsbears.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 34