HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SILVER CITY school district, located in SILVER CITY, NM with about 469 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 35 teachers, HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY, located in Silver City, New Mexico, is a public primary school serving students in the Silver Consolidated School District. Named after Harrison Schmitt—a Silver City native, former NASA astronaut, and the last person to walk on the moon—the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering an environment that encourages curiosity and local pride.

The school serves a diverse student population in the Grant County area and functions as a key hub for families in the Silver City community. Its programs typically focus on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities to support social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community values, HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY strives to create a supportive, small-town learning atmosphere that honors both the history of its namesake and the future potential of its students.

For more information, contact HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY at (505) 956-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.