JAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAL ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JAL school district, located in JAL, NM with about 266 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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, JAL ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
JAL ELEMENTARY School, located in Jal, New Mexico, serves as the primary educational facility for young learners in the local community. Operating as part of the Jal Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for their future academic endeavors. The school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can develop core academic skills, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.
As a community-centered school, JAL ELEMENTARY emphasizes the importance of parental and community involvement in the educational process. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population in the Permian Basin region. Through various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to foster an inclusive culture that encourages student growth, safety, and personal achievement throughout their formative years.
For more information, contact JAL ELEMENTARY at (505) 395-2101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAL, NM 88252
(505) 395-2101
JAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAL, NM with about 266 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JAL
- Total Students:
- 266
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 266 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.8%
- White
- 20.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.