MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARY

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

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Missouri Avenue Elementary, located in Roswell, New Mexico, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Roswell Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages student growth both academically and socially. By prioritizing foundational learning and core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core instruction, Missouri Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. The school utilizes various resources to provide a well-rounded experience, often focusing on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families. With its central location in Roswell, the school serves as a key institution for neighborhood children, striving to maintain an atmosphere that values student achievement and personal development.

322

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	272
Black	11
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
272 (84.5%)
White
36 (11.2%)
Black
11 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
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:	ROSWELL
Phone:	(575)637-3450
Website:	http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/elem/mae/index.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
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 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	51.9%
Male	155	48.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th