MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

1900 NORTH MICHIGAN
ROSWELL, NM 88201

www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/elem/mhe/index.cfm

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Military Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Roswell, New Mexico, and operates as part of the Roswell Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for its pupils. Its curriculum and mission are aligned with the broader goals of the Roswell Independent School District, which emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and the personal development of students during their formative elementary years.

The school is situated on North Michigan Avenue, serving as a neighborhood anchor for families in the area. As with other institutions within the district, Military Heights utilizes state-mandated educational standards and strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide initiatives, helping to maintain a strong connection between the classroom and the home.

426

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	279
Black	13
Asian	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
279 (65.5%)
White
118 (27.7%)
Black
13 (3.1%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	ROSWELL
Phone:	(575)637-3425
Website:	http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/elem/mhe/index.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
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 19

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	52.1%
Male	204	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th