PINON ELEMENTARY

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pinon Elementary, located in White Rock, New Mexico, is a prominent school within the Los Alamos Public Schools district. Serving a community-focused area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Pinon Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the individualized attention and resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement to create a holistic educational experience. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a strong foundation in core subjects, Pinon Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. The school’s location in White Rock provides a unique, safe, and collaborative setting that encourages students to explore their interests, engage in extracurricular activities, and develop as well-rounded citizens.

350

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	91
Black	2
Asian	31
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
219 (62.6%)
Hispanic
91 (26.0%)
Asian
31 (8.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	LOS ALAMOS
Phone:	(505)663-2680
Website:	http://laschools.net/pinon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 41

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 50