BLANCO ELEMENTARY

bfsdblanco.ss19.sharpschool.com/

161 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Blanco Elementary, located in Blanco, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bloomfield School District. Situated along US Highway 64, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, functioning as a primary hub for academic development for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and the personal growth of its elementary-aged population.

The school’s official online presence reflects its role as a resource for both parents and students, providing necessary updates on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on foundational education, Blanco Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school, all while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere characteristic of rural New Mexican schools.

161

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANCO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	95
Two or More	4
American Indian	11

Hispanic
95 (59.0 %)
White
51 (31.7 %)
American Indian
11 (6.8 %)
Two or More
4 (2.5 %)

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:	BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)634-3900
Website:	http://bfsdblanco.ss19.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
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 21

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 30