ALGODONES ELEMENTARY

192 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Algodones Elementary School is a public school located in Algodones, New Mexico, serving as part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting along Highway 313, the school provides educational services to elementary-aged students in the surrounding community. It functions within a district that emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, cultural integration, and providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique demographics of the Sandoval County region.

As a member of the Bernalillo school system, the institution focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, Algodones Elementary seeks to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families. The school’s programming is designed to align with state educational standards while acknowledging the historical and cultural heritage of the area, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in the middle and high school levels within the district.

192

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALGODONES ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	9
Two or More	2
American Indian	177

American Indian
177 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.7 %)
White
4 (2.1 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)

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:	BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)867-2803
Website:	http://www.bernalillo-schools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 39