NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

www.nmsd.k12.nm.us

145 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD), located in Santa Fe, serves as the state’s primary educational institution dedicated to meeting the unique linguistic, academic, and social needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. As a state-supported agency, NMSD provides a comprehensive bilingual-bicultural environment that emphasizes both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, ensuring that students have full access to communication and rigorous academic programming from early intervention through high school graduation.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school functions as a vital resource hub for the statewide deaf community. NMSD offers a range of outreach programs, including consultative services for families and public school districts, as well as residential life options for students who live outside the Santa Fe area. By fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, the school empowers its students to develop strong self-advocacy skills and cultural identity, preparing them to thrive in both the Deaf community and the broader world.

145

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	87
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	12

Hispanic
87 (60.0%)
White
28 (19.3%)
American Indian
12 (8.3%)
Two or More
10 (6.9%)
Black
4 (2.8%)
Asian
4 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NM SCH FOR THE DEAF
Phone:	(505)476-6300
Website:	http://www.nmsd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
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 12

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 16