LYBROOK ELEMENTARY

JEMEZ MOUNTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
State Rd 550 HCR 17
CUBA, NM 87013
66 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Lybrook Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Cuba, New Mexico, serving students in a remote area of the Southwest. Because of its geographic isolation, the school plays a vital role in its community, providing educational services to families residing in the surrounding high-desert landscape. It operates as part of the Cuba Independent School District and functions as a focal point for local students, emphasizing foundational academics within a tight-knit, multi-generational community environment.

The school’s mission focuses on addressing the unique needs of its student population, which includes a significant number of Native American students from the nearby Navajo Nation. By prioritizing culturally responsive teaching and individualized support, Lybrook strives to bridge the gap between rural challenges and academic achievement. Despite its small size, the school remains committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth and prepares its youth for transition to secondary education.
66
Total Students
6.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    65 (98.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.5 %)
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: JEMEZ MOUNTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)385-5001
Website: http://www.jmsk12.com/lybrookelementary/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
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 12
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio