EUTIMIO SALAZAR ELEMENTARY

www.k12espanola.org/schools

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Eutimio Salazar Elementary, located at 1000 Zuni Lane in Española, New Mexico, is part of the Española Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic growth and social development. It operates as a vital component of the town’s educational infrastructure, striving to create a nurturing environment where young learners can build the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural context of the Española Valley, focusing on inclusive learning opportunities for its diverse student body. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and dedicated instructional staff, Eutimio Salazar Elementary works to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere. Families in the area rely on the school not only for its classroom instruction but also as a hub for community engagement and the holistic development of its students.

339

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EUTIMIO SALAZAR ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	323
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
323 (95.3%)
White
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Black
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:	ESPANOLA
Phone:	(505)753-2391
Website:	http://www.k12espanola.org/schools
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
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 18

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 46