RATON INTERMEDIATE

RATON
500 SOUTH THIRD
RATON, NM 87740
246 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Raton Intermediate School, located at 500 South Third in Raton, New Mexico, serves as a key academic institution within the Raton Public Schools district. The school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students transitioning from elementary to middle school grades, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and personal responsibility in its students during these critical formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Raton Intermediate School is committed to the development of the "whole child" through various school activities and community-focused initiatives. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain strong lines of communication with parents and guardians, offering resources that help track student progress and school events. Dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education, the school staff strives to build a culture of excellence and inclusivity that reflects the values of the Raton community.
246
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    192 (78.0%)
  • White
    53 (21.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
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: RATON
Phone: (575)445-9881
Website: http://www.ratonschools.com/rishome.html
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 245
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 3 63
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY
RATON
235 Students
700 EAST 4TH
RATON, NM 87740 (0.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd