DESERT SAGE ACADEMY

larragoite.sfps.info

69 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Academy at Larragoite is a public elementary school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, operating as part of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic core subjects and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive learning environment that encourages inclusivity and community engagement.

Academically, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum while implementing various programs designed to meet the specific needs of its learners, including support for bilingual education and English language development. The school administration and faculty place a high value on parent-teacher partnerships, striving to create a transparent and collaborative atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and location in the heart of Santa Fe, the Academy at Larragoite aims to prepare students for middle school success while fostering a sense of pride and belonging within the local community.

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT SAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	59
American Indian	6

Hispanic
59 (85.5%)
American Indian
6 (8.7%)
White
4 (5.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA FE
Phone:	(505)467-0310
Website:	http://larragoite.sfps.info
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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 3 4

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 31