BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY

57 LOMA DEL ESCOLAR
LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Barranca Mesa Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a prominent part of the Los Alamos Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse population of students from preschool through sixth grade. Nestled in a quiet residential area, the school benefits from the unique environment of Los Alamos, often drawing students from families associated with the nearby national laboratory and research sectors. This creates an atmosphere that emphasizes STEM literacy, critical thinking, and high academic standards.

Beyond its rigorous curriculum, Barranca Mesa is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students alongside their academic growth. With dedicated faculty, modern facilities, and a focus on preparing students for success in a global society, Barranca Mesa Elementary remains a pillar of the local educational landscape, consistently striving to nurture lifelong learners in an engaging and inclusive setting.

429

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	142
Black	3
Asian	33
Two or More	1
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
244 (56.9%)
Hispanic
142 (33.1%)
Asian
33 (7.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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:	LOS ALAMOS
Phone:	(505)663-2730
Website:	http://laschools.net/barranca
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 41

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 55