CUBA ELEMENTARY

CUBA
50 COUNTY RD 13 BLDG 51
CUBA, NM 87013
298 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cuba Elementary School is a public school located in Cuba, New Mexico, serving as a primary educational pillar for the rural community in Sandoval County. As part of the Cuba Independent School District, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged students while integrating the cultural heritage of the region into its educational environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards, with an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the local community by fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. Because it serves a unique geographic area, the school often focuses on creating inclusive programs that bridge the needs of its diverse student body. Families and community members can stay updated on academic calendars, school policies, and district news through the official school website provided.
298
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    183 (61.4%)
  • Hispanic
    79 (26.5%)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.4%)
  • White
    13 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: CUBA
Phone: (575)289-3211
Website: http://cuba.k12.nm.us/schools/cuba_elementary_school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 297
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
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 52
Gender Ratio