ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY

www.taosschools.org

102 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arroyo del Norte Elementary, located in the scenic village of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational pillar within the Taos Municipal School District. Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school embraces its unique geographic setting, often integrating the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of northern New Mexico into its school identity. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-community environment where students receive individualized attention, ensuring that academic growth is balanced with social-emotional development.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By focusing on core curriculum standards while leveraging the resources of the broader Taos school system, Arroyo del Norte encourages active parental involvement and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a gathering place that reflects the diverse traditions of the local area, striving to cultivate lifelong learners who are connected to both their immediate environment and the global community.

102

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	70
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
70 (68.6 %)
White
21 (20.6 %)
Two or More
8 (7.8 %)
American Indian
2 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (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:	TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)758-5202
Website:	http://www.taosschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
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 11

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 22