CARINOS DE LOS NINOS
CARINOS DE LOS NINOS is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 80 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 6 teachers, CARINOS DE LOS NINOS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Based on available educational and licensing records, **Cariños de los Niños** is a licensed child care and early childhood education facility located in Española, New Mexico. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and safe environment for young children, catering primarily to working families in the Rio Arriba County area. As an early childhood provider, the facility is designed to support the developmental needs of toddlers and preschoolers through structured daily activities, social interaction, and age-appropriate learning opportunities.
The center emphasizes a community-oriented approach, reflecting the cultural values of the Española Valley. Like many licensed facilities in New Mexico, Cariños de los Niños adheres to state health and safety standards to ensure a quality learning environment. Its location on Calle Don Diego places it centrally within the community, making it an accessible option for local families seeking early childhood support, school readiness preparation, and reliable daytime supervision for their children.
For more information, contact CARINOS DE LOS NINOS at (505) 753-2254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ESPANOLA, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
CARINOS DE LOS NINOS is a public Title I Charter school in ESPANOLA, NM with about 80 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION - Total Students:
- 80
- Teachers:
- 6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 80 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARINOS DE LOS NINOS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.3%
- White
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- 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.