KISER ELEMENTARY

CLAYTON
224 SPRUCE ST
CLAYTON, NM 88415
63 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Kiser Elementary School, located in Clayton, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Clayton Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a standard curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Kiser Elementary acts as a vital community hub in Union County. The school maintains a commitment to small-town educational values, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, parents, and students. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and a lifelong love of learning among its young student body, ensuring they have the necessary tools to succeed within the district and beyond.
63
Total Students
4.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    39 (61.9%)
  • White
    20 (31.7%)
  • Black
    3 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CLAYTON
Phone: (575)374-9611
Website: http://www.claytonschools.us
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
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
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGH
CLAYTON
61 Students
224 SPRUCE ST
CLAYTON, NM 88415 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th