VAUGHN ELEMENTARY

VAUGHN
101 4TH
VAUGHN, NM 88353
43 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Vaughn Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Vaughn, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational anchor for local families. As part of the Vaughn Municipal Schools district, the elementary school focuses on providing a foundational education in a close-knit environment. Given the school’s location in a remote area of the state, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators can maintain strong, personalized connections with students and their families to foster academic growth and social development.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards, often navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with educating children in a small, rural setting. By fostering a collaborative school culture, Vaughn Elementary strives to bridge the gap between traditional learning and modern educational needs, ensuring that despite its size, the school remains a dedicated space for student achievement and community involvement.
43
Total Students
6.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    36 (83.7%)
  • White
    6 (14.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3%)
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: VAUGHN
Phone: (575)584-2283
Website: http://www.vaughnschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
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 5
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 7
Gender Ratio