OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CENTRAL school district, located in FRUITLAND, NM with about 408 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Fruitland, New Mexico, serving students within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a vital role in its local community, providing foundational education for children in the area. The school is committed to supporting student growth by fostering an inclusive learning environment that reflects the cultural heritage of the surrounding region, including a significant focus on serving the local Navajo community.
As part of the Central Consolidated School District, Ojo Amarillo emphasizes academic development alongside character education. The school offers a standard curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to address the unique needs of their students. Through its online presence and community engagement, the school strives to keep parents and guardians informed and involved in their children's educational journeys, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success.
For more information, contact OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY at (505) 368-4984 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FRUITLAND, NM 87416
(505) 368-4984
http://centralschools.org/~ojo/
OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FRUITLAND, NM with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CENTRAL
- Total Students:
- 408
- Teachers:
- 26
- 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 408 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 94% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 94.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.