NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

ninaotero.sfps.info

629 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Nina Otero Community School, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a K-8 institution that serves as a vibrant hub for the local community. As a "community school," the campus emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive support systems. This model often involves partnerships with local organizations to provide students and their families with access to health services, enrichment programs, and social resources, aiming to remove barriers to learning and foster a supportive environment for student success.

The school is known for its commitment to the legacy of its namesake, Nina Otero-Warren, a prominent New Mexican suffragist and educator. Reflecting her spirit of civic engagement, the school places a high value on cultural inclusivity and leadership development. With a diverse student body, Nina Otero Community School focuses on creating a collaborative learning atmosphere that encourages students to be active participants in both their education and the wider Santa Fe community.

629

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	586
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	8

Hispanic
586 (93.2%)
White
25 (4.0%)
American Indian
8 (1.3%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (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:	SANTA FE
Phone:	(505)467-4200
Website:	http://ninaotero.sfps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	629
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 35

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	79
Grade 8	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	49.1%
Male	320	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)