DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALAMOGORDO school district, located in ALAMOGORDO, NM with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY, located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is a public school serving students in the Alamogordo Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic achievement alongside the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Desert Star aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
The school benefits from being part of a district-wide initiative to provide quality public education, utilizing resources that encourage active student engagement and community involvement. With a focus on creating a positive school culture, DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY works closely with families and the local Alamogordo community to ensure that students have the necessary support to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY at (505) 439-3270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
(505) 439-3270
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALAMOGORDO, NM with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALAMOGORDO
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 554 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.0%
- White
- 33.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.