RITA A. MARQUEZ ELEMENTARY

SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
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ANTON CHICO, NM 87711
61 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Rita A. Marquez Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Anton Chico, New Mexico, serving as a part of the Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools district. Situated in a remote, high-desert environment, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in a close-knit, community-oriented setting. Its location in Anton Chico—a historic village with deep cultural roots—suggests a learning environment that prioritizes personalized attention and a strong connection to the local heritage of the region.

As a representative of the Santa Rosa school system, the institution is committed to the academic and social development of its primary-grade students. While the school maintains a modest profile typical of small-town educational facilities, it serves as a vital anchor for the families in the area, offering a traditional curriculum aimed at preparing children for the transition to middle and high school within the broader district. Information regarding its specific programs and administration can be found through the district’s official website, which highlights the school’s role in supporting student success within the unique context of rural New Mexico.
61
Total Students
6.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    59 (96.7 %)
  • White
    1 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.6 %)
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: SANTA ROSA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)472-3171
Website: http://www.srlions.com/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
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 9
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 11
Gender Ratio