PLACITAS ELEMENTARY

106 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Placitas Elementary School is a public school located in the high-desert community of Placitas, New Mexico, serving students within the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Nestled in a scenic area north of Albuquerque, the school is known for its intimate, community-focused environment that emphasizes a close relationship between teachers, students, and local families. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while often incorporating the unique cultural and geographical characteristics of the surrounding rural landscape.

The school is characterized by its dedication to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a small-town institution, Placitas Elementary often benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative spirit, aiming to provide a well-rounded foundation for its elementary-aged students before they transition to middle school. Through its commitment to excellence and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its students to be productive and curious lifelong learners.

106

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLACITAS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	64
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
64 (60.4 %)
White
38 (35.8 %)
Two or More
3 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.9 %)

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:	BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)867-2488
Website:	http://www.bernalillo-schools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
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 13

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 13