WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RUIDOSO school district, located in RUIDOSO, NM with about 496 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 26 teachers, WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY (WME), located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ruidoso Municipal School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the faculty works to build a strong educational base that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the unique mountain community of Ruidoso, often leveraging its local environment to enhance the student experience. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY places a high value on community involvement and character development, aiming to nurture well-rounded individuals. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.
For more information, contact WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY at (575) 258-4220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RUIDOSO, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RUIDOSO, NM with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RUIDOSO
- Total Students:
- 496
- Teachers:
- 26.25
- 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 496 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.4%
- White
- 33.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.