TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS

www.tisataos.com

Charter School 215 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Taos Integrated School of the Arts (TISA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Taos, New Mexico, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a holistic educational approach that deeply integrates the visual and performing arts into the core academic curriculum. By prioritizing creativity alongside traditional subjects, TISA aims to foster critical thinking, self-expression, and a well-rounded academic foundation in a supportive and community-focused environment.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" philosophy, encouraging students to explore their potential through hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and artistic exploration. With its location in the culturally rich town of Taos, the school often reflects the local heritage and artistic spirit of the region. TISA is committed to small class sizes and personalized instruction, striving to prepare its students not only for academic success in high school but also for lifelong engagement with the arts and their community.

215

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	107
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
107 (49.8%)
White
75 (34.9%)
American Indian
21 (9.8%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS
Phone:	(575)758-7755
Website:	http://www.tisataos.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
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 23

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 23