DES MOINES ELEMENTARY

DES MOINES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
500 DES MOINES AVENUE
DES MOINES, NM 88418
69 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Des Moines Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Des Moines, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for students in the region. As part of a small-town school district, the elementary school emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that prepares young learners for middle school, while often leveraging the unique opportunities afforded by a smaller student-to-teacher ratio.

Beyond academics, the school acts as a focal point for the Des Moines community, often reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding northeastern New Mexico area. The institution is committed to fostering academic growth and social development in a safe, supportive setting. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and individualized support, Des Moines Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed, regardless of the school's isolated geographic location.
69
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    41 (59.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (36.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (4.3 %)
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: DES MOINES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)278-2611
Website: http://www.desmoines.k12.nm.us/District/Portal/Elementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 9
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 6
Gender Ratio