MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MOUNTAINAIR school district, located in MOUNTAINAIR, NM with about 107 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 9 teachers, MOUNTAINAIR 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.
MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Mountainair, New Mexico. Serving as a central pillar of the local educational landscape, the school provides foundational instruction for students in the surrounding Torrance County area. As part of the Mountainair Public Schools district, it focuses on delivering a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of children during their formative years.
The school emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment characteristic of its rural setting. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY strives to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by providing the fundamental skills and supportive atmosphere necessary to thrive within the broader Mountainair educational system.
For more information, contact MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY at (505) 847-2333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
MOUNTAINAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOUNTAINAIR, NM with about 107 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MOUNTAINAIR
- Total Students:
- 107
- Teachers:
- 9.3
- 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 107 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.6%
- White
- 39.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.7%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.