DIXON ELEMENTARY

220 NEW MEXICO HIGHWAY 75
DIXON, NM 87527

www.k12espanola.org/schools

48 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dixon Elementary School is a rural public school located in Dixon, New Mexico, serving students within the Española Public Schools district. Situated along New Mexico State Road 75, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing educational services to families in the northern Rio Grande Valley. As part of a smaller school district, Dixon Elementary focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes student development and academic foundational skills tailored to the needs of the regional population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Española Public School system, which prioritizes community engagement, cultural responsiveness, and preparing students for future academic success. By maintaining a location in the heart of the Dixon area, the school offers accessible education for local families while working to uphold district-wide standards for curriculum and instruction. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, staff, and district initiatives through the official Española Public Schools website.

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIXON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	38
American Indian	4

Hispanic
38 (79.2 %)
White
6 (12.5 %)
American Indian
4 (8.3 %)

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:	ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)579-4325
Website:	http://www.k12espanola.org/schools
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
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 3

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 7