DATIL ELEMENTARY

QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
7395 HWY 12
DATIL, NM 87821
11 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Datil Elementary School is a small, rural educational facility located in Datil, New Mexico, serving as part of the Quemado Independent School District. Due to its remote location in Catron County, the school plays a vital role in the community, providing foundational education to students in a sparsely populated region of the state. It operates with a focus on small class sizes, which allows for personalized instruction and a close-knit learning environment typical of rural public schools.

As a member of the Quemado school system, Datil Elementary is committed to supporting the academic and social development of its students while navigating the unique challenges of rural education. The school serves as a focal point for families in the area, offering a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition to middle and high school levels. By maintaining a connection to the broader district, the school ensures that students have access to essential educational resources while fostering a supportive community culture.
11
Total Students
2.3
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
145.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (90.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (9.1 %)
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: QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)773-4700
Website: http://www.quemadoschools.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
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 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio