LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOWER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ESTANCIA school district, located in ESTANCIA, NM with about 140 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd 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 2 teachers, LOWER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 70:1. 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.

Estancia LOWER ELEMENTARY, located at 624 8th St in Estancia, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Estancia Municipal School District, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically covering primary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners build a strong base for their future education.

The school operates as a central hub for families in Estancia, emphasizing a community-oriented approach to learning. By utilizing resources such as their district-managed online portal, the school strives to maintain communication with parents and guardians regarding academic progress and school events. While it functions as a smaller, rural school setting, Estancia LOWER ELEMENTARY remains committed to providing the essential tools and support necessary for students to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact LOWER ELEMENTARY at (505) 384-2001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

624 8TH ST
ESTANCIA, NM 87016
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LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ESTANCIA, NM with about 140 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ESTANCIA
Total Students:
140
Teachers:
2.7
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
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 140 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.3%
White
27.9%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.