JAL ELEMENTARY

JAL
307 EAST UTAH
JAL, NM 88252
290 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Jal Elementary School, located in Jal, New Mexico, serves as the primary educational facility for young learners in the local community. Operating as part of the Jal Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for their future academic endeavors. The school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can develop core academic skills, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

As a community-centered school, Jal Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental and community involvement in the educational process. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population in the Permian Basin region. Through various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to foster an inclusive culture that encourages student growth, safety, and personal achievement throughout their formative years.
290
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    246 (84.8%)
  • White
    42 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    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: JAL
Phone: (575)395-2101
Website: http://www.jalnm.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 289
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 42
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 41
Gender Ratio