COCHITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COCHITI ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BERNALILLO school district, located in PENA BLANCA, NM with about 197 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 15 teachers, COCHITI ELEMENTARY 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.

COCHITI ELEMENTARY School is located in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, and serves as a key educational hub within the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving families from the surrounding area and the nearby Cochiti Pueblo. Its mission is centered on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic growth and cultural appreciation, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development through a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards, while often incorporating initiatives that celebrate the unique heritage of the region. By maintaining a focus on small-school intimacy, COCHITI ELEMENTARY works to build close relationships between staff, students, and parents. The facility and its programming reflect the district's commitment to equity and excellence, striving to provide essential resources and a nurturing atmosphere for children in their formative elementary years.

For more information, contact COCHITI ELEMENTARY at (505) 867-5547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 QUAIL HILL TRAIL
PENA BLANCA, NM 87041
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COCHITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENA BLANCA, NM with about 197 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BERNALILLO
Total Students:
197
Teachers:
15.3
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 197 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COCHITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 71% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
70.6%
Hispanic/Latino
24.4%
White
2.0%
Black or African American
1.5%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

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.