CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY

(575)546-2047

chaparral.demingps.org

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School is a public primary school located in Deming, New Mexico, serving as part of the Deming Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As with other institutions in the district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of the student population in Luna County.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parents and community members, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies. By fostering collaboration between educators, families, and students, Chaparral Elementary aims to create a structured and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student achievement. Those looking for specific information regarding curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the official district portal provided.

377

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	298
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
298 (79.0%)
White
61 (16.2%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	DEMING
Phone:	(575)546-2047
Website:	http://chaparral.demingps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 30

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 44