SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

sme.mesd.us/o/sme

303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Mountain Elementary, located along Highway 333 in Moriarty, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Moriarty-Edgewood School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curricula and encouraging student engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions within the district.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, South Mountain Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school culture. The school works to build collaborative partnerships between teachers, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With its location in the Moriarty area, the school reflects a commitment to small-town values, providing a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and excellence in its elementary-aged population.

303

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	153
Black	1
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
153 (50.5%)
White
135 (44.6%)
Two or More
12 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
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:	MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD
Phone:	(505)835-5835
Website:	http://sme.mesd.us/o/sme
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 58