SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY

www.aps4kids.org

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heights Elementary School, located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational institution within the Alamogordo Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Heights Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-being of its students. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and families to create a cohesive support system. Through its various programs and organized activities, Heights Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and motivated learners in a safe and structured setting.

466

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	252
Black	17
Asian	11
Two or More	29
American Indian	9

Hispanic
252 (54.1 %)
White
148 (31.8 %)
Two or More
29 (6.2 %)
Black
17 (3.6 %)
Asian
11 (2.4 %)
American Indian
9 (1.9 %)

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:	ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)812-5200
Website:	http://www.aps4kids.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
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 82

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 71