TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CHAMA VALLEY school district, located in TIERRA AMARILLA, NM with about 115 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 10 teachers, TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY School is a rural educational institution located in the high-desert landscape of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. Serving as part of the Chama Valley Independent School District, the school is deeply embedded in the cultural and historical fabric of Rio Arriba County. Its identity is anchored in the "Trojans" mascot, reflecting a focus on community spirit and academic development within a small, tight-knit environment that prioritizes personalized attention for its students.
The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that bridges traditional regional values with modern educational standards. By utilizing resources through the Chama Valley district, TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares local youth for middle school transitions while maintaining a connection to the unique heritage and geography of the northern New Mexico community.
For more information, contact TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY at (505) 588-7285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TIERRA AMARILLA, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TIERRA AMARILLA, NM with about 115 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHAMA VALLEY
- Total Students:
- 115
- Teachers:
- 10.25
- 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 115 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.7%
- White
- 17.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 60.9%
- Male
- 39.1%
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.