ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY

ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY school district, located in QUESTA, NM with about 50 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 4 teachers, ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY School, located in Questa, New Mexico, is a unique public charter school that emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating academic rigor with experiential learning. Serving students in a rural, high-mountain environment, the school focuses on small class sizes and a "place-based" curriculum. This means that students frequently engage with the local ecology, culture, and community history of Northern New Mexico, allowing them to apply classroom concepts to the real world around them.

The school is deeply committed to nurturing both the intellectual and personal growth of its students, reflecting the "Roots and Wings" philosophy: providing students with the "roots" of a strong foundation, community connection, and cultural identity, while giving them the "wings" to explore, think critically, and succeed in a global society. By fostering a close-knit, supportive environment, the school prioritizes social-emotional development alongside traditional subjects, aiming to create well-rounded, compassionate, and engaged citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

For more information, contact ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY at (505) 586-0421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.