LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARY

PORTALES
1000 NORTH AVE M
PORTALES, NM 88130
376 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary School is a public institution located in Portales, New Mexico, and serves as a core part of the Portales Municipal School District. Dedicated to the foundational development of its students, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally during their critical formative years.

Beyond the classroom curriculum, Lindsey-Steiner focuses on preparing its young learners for future success by integrating technology and encouraging active student participation. The school places a high value on partnership with parents and the broader Portales community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their potential. With a mission rooted in student-centered learning, the school remains a staple of the local educational landscape in Roosevelt County.
376
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    239 (63.6%)
  • White
    99 (26.3%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.1%)
  • Black
    14 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: PORTALES
Phone: (575)356-7060
Website: http://www.portalesschools.com/lindsey_steiner_elementary
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 375
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 5 171
Grade 6 205
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PORTALES JR HIGH
PORTALES
326 Students
700 EAST 3RD ST
PORTALES, NM 88130 (1.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th