MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL

MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL
515 CALLE ARBOLERA
ESPANOLA, NM 87532
Charter School 557 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
McCurdy Charter School, located in Española, New Mexico, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a long-standing history in the region, having transitioned from a private mission school established in 1912 into a public charter institution. It operates with a focus on academic rigor, character development, and community involvement, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a close-knit learning environment, often emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive culture that values the heritage of the Española Valley. By integrating traditional core curriculum with various enrichment opportunities, McCurdy Charter seeks to foster both intellectual growth and civic responsibility among its diverse student body. The institution maintains a strong connection to its historical roots while utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the evolving needs of its community.
557
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    517 (92.8%)
  • American Indian
    22 (3.9%)
  • White
    11 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (505)692-6090
Website: http://mcsk12nm.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 40
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 45
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 41
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio