BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY

www.gccs.k12.nm.us

70 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bluewater Elementary School, located at 15 West Chess Road in Bluewater, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational institution within the Grants/Cibola County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with local families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in higher grade levels.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state educational standards, balancing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with opportunities for student engagement and personal development. By utilizing the resources provided by the broader Grants/Cibola County School District, Bluewater Elementary aims to provide its students with access to modern educational tools and consistent instructional support. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district maintains an official website to keep the community informed and involved in the educational process.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	18
Black	2
American Indian	25

White
25 (35.7 %)
American Indian
25 (35.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (25.7 %)
Black
2 (2.9 %)

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:	GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)285-2694
Website:	http://www.gccs.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
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 8

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 11