FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY EAST

FARMINGTON
5840 FORTUNA DR
FARMINGTON, NM 87402
117 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Farmington Preschool, located at 5840 Fortuna in Farmington, New Mexico, is an educational facility operating under the Farmington Municipal School District. As a dedicated early childhood center, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. The program emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, aiming to build a strong base for future academic success within the local community.

The school’s curriculum is structured to support the diverse needs of its students through play-based learning and guided instruction. By maintaining a connection to the broader Farmington Municipal Schools system, the preschool ensures that its students benefit from district-wide standards and resources. Families interested in enrollment, specific program details, or daily operations can find further information on their official website at [preschool.fms.k12.nm.us](http://preschool.fms.k12.nm.us/).
117
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    53 (45.3%)
  • White
    28 (23.9%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    7 (6.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FARMINGTON
Phone: (505)599-8625
Website: http://preschool.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
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 117
Gender Ratio
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