LOWER ELEMENTARY

ESTANCIA
624 8TH ST
ESTANCIA, NM 87016
113 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
Estancia Lower Elementary, located at 624 8th St in Estancia, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Estancia Municipal School District, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically covering primary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners build a strong base for their future education.

The school operates as a central hub for families in Estancia, emphasizing a community-oriented approach to learning. By utilizing resources such as their district-managed online portal, the school strives to maintain communication with parents and guardians regarding academic progress and school events. While it functions as a smaller, rural school setting, Estancia Lower Elementary remains committed to providing the essential tools and support necessary for students to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.
113
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    89 (78.8%)
  • White
    20 (17.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
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: ESTANCIA
Phone: (505)384-2001
Website: http://www.estancia.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
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 35
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
UPPER ELEMENTARY
ESTANCIA
179 Students
624 8TH ST
ESTANCIA, NM 87016 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 2nd - 6th