ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 198 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Anansi Charter School, located in El Prado, New Mexico, is a public, tuition-free K-8 school that emphasizes a holistic, project-based approach to education. Established in 2000, the school is deeply rooted in the Taos community and is known for its commitment to social-emotional learning, experiential education, and fostering student independence. Its curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and creativity, often utilizing the unique cultural and natural landscapes of Northern New Mexico to enrich the classroom experience.

Beyond academics, Anansi places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of "the whole child." The school maintains a small, collaborative environment where educators, students, and parents work closely together. By prioritizing an integrated learning model that bridges traditional academic standards with hands-on projects, Anansi Charter School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, self-aware, and prepared to contribute positively to their community.

198

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	75
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	9

White
96 (48.5%)
Hispanic
75 (37.9%)
Two or More
13 (6.6%)
American Indian
9 (4.5%)
Asian
5 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TAOS
Phone:	(575)758-5202
Website:	http://anansicharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 19

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 22