HERMOSA ELEMENTARY

hermosa.bulldogs.org

293 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Hermosa Elementary is a public school located in Artesia, New Mexico, serving as part of the Artesia Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and operates under the "Bulldogs" spirit, which is a hallmark of the Artesia school system. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources, calendars, and updates on school events. With its commitment to student achievement and a positive school climate, Hermosa Elementary plays a vital role in the educational foundation of children in the Artesia area.

293

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERMOSA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	187
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
187 (63.8 %)
White
98 (33.4 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)746-3585
Website:	http://hermosa.bulldogs.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
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

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 65