ANIMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ANIMAS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ANIMAS school district, located in ANIMAS, NM with about 70 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 5 teachers, ANIMAS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

ANIMAS ELEMENTARY School is a small, rural public school located in Animas, New Mexico, serving as a key educational institution for the local Hidalgo County community. As part of the Animas Public Schools district, the elementary school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding agricultural community. The school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction while preparing students for success as they transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school’s identity is deeply rooted in its mascot, the Panther, which serves as a symbol of pride for both the campus and the broader Animas community. Given its remote location in the bootheel of New Mexico, the school functions as a vital hub for local families, often integrating community values into its educational approach. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student growth, ANIMAS ELEMENTARY aims to ensure that its students receive a quality education despite the challenges often associated with serving isolated, rural populations.

For more information, contact ANIMAS ELEMENTARY at (505) 548-2299 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.