DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY

www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/don-cecilio-elementary

189 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary School is a public school located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serving students within the Las Vegas City Public Schools district. Situated on Santa Fe Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the historical and cultural character of the surrounding area. As a primary education institution, it focuses on foundational academic development, providing a supportive environment designed to help young students transition from early childhood into their intermediate schooling years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the Las Vegas population. Like many schools in the region, Don Cecilio Martinez emphasizes a blend of traditional academic instruction and community-centered values. By prioritizing small-school engagement and personalized attention, the faculty and staff work to foster a sense of belonging and academic growth, aiming to equip students with the essential skills necessary for their continued educational journey.

189

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	180
Asian	2

Hispanic
180 (95.2%)
White
7 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

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:	WEST LAS VEGAS
Phone:	(505)426-2861
Website:	http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/don-cecilio-elementary
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
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

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 87