NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SANTA FE school district, located in SANTA FE, NM with about 775 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a K-8 institution that serves as a vibrant hub for the local community. As a "community school," the campus emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive support systems. This model often involves partnerships with local organizations to provide students and their families with access to health services, enrichment programs, and social resources, aiming to remove barriers to learning and foster a supportive environment for student success.
The school is known for its commitment to the legacy of its namesake, Nina Otero-Warren, a prominent New Mexican suffragist and educator. Reflecting her spirit of civic engagement, the school places a high value on cultural inclusivity and leadership development. With a diverse student body, NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL focuses on creating a collaborative learning atmosphere that encourages students to be active participants in both their education and the wider Santa Fe community.
For more information, contact NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (505) 467-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SANTA FE, NM 87507
(505) 467-4200
NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SANTA FE, NM with about 775 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA FE
- Total Students:
- 775
- Teachers:
- 48.1
- 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 775 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.8%
- White
- 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.