ABIQUIU ELEMENTARY

ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HWY 84/285 213412
ABIQUIU, NM 87510
93 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Abiquiu Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Abiquiu, New Mexico, serving as part of the Española Public School District. Situated along the scenic Highway 84/285 corridor, the school serves a tight-knit community known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning high-desert landscapes, and historical significance as a hub for art and agriculture. The school plays a central role in its community by providing foundational education for local elementary-aged children within the broader organizational framework of the Española district.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement while respecting the unique cultural identity of Northern New Mexico. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of rural schools, Abiquiu Elementary focuses on personalized instruction and character development. Through its affiliation with the Española Public Schools, the institution leverages district-wide resources and curricula to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school while remaining deeply connected to their local community values and surroundings.
93
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    85 (91.4 %)
  • White
    5 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)685-4457
Website: http://www.k12espanola.org/schools
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio