TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ESPANOLA school district, located in ESPANOLA, NM with about 241 students offering grade levels from 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 18 teachers, TONY QUINTANA 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.

TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Española, New Mexico, serving students in the Española Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Tony Quintana, a long-time local educator and advocate, reflecting the community’s commitment to academic growth and cultural heritage. It offers a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development through a combination of academic instruction and community engagement. By utilizing resources provided by the Española Public Schools system, the faculty focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school. Located on Sombrilla Road, the school acts as a vital hub for local families, prioritizing a safe, nurturing, and structured atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual growth within the northern New Mexico region.

For more information, contact TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY at (505) 753-2254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11 SOMBRILLA RD
ESPANOLA, NM 87532
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TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ESPANOLA, NM with about 241 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ESPANOLA
Total Students:
241
Teachers:
18.05
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 241 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.0%
White
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.