ALCALDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALCALDE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ESPANOLA school district, located in ESPANOLA, NM with about 201 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 16 teachers, ALCALDE ELEMENTARY 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.
ALCALDE ELEMENTARY School is a public institution located in Española, New Mexico, serving students within the Española Public School District. Situated at the intersection of Highway 389 and County Road 41, the school serves as a local academic hub for the community of Alcalde and surrounding areas. As part of a district dedicated to student development, the school focuses on providing foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment that reflects the unique cultural heritage of the Northern New Mexico region.
The school operates under the umbrella of the Española Public Schools, prioritizing curriculum standards that prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the rural geography of Rio Arriba County, ALCALDE ELEMENTARY plays a vital role in local education, offering resources and classroom instruction designed to meet state benchmarks. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or enrollment, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for administrative information and contact support.
For more information, contact ALCALDE ELEMENTARY at (505) 852-4253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ESPANOLA, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
ALCALDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ESPANOLA, NM with about 201 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ESPANOLA
- Total Students:
- 201
- Teachers:
- 16.54
- 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 201 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALCALDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.5%
- White
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.