ALCALDE ELEMENTARY

STATE RD 68 COUNTY RD 138A
ESPANOLA, NM 87511

www.k12espanola.org/schools

153 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alcalde Elementary School is a public institution located in Española, New Mexico, serving students within the Española Public School District. Situated at the intersection of Highway 389 and County Road 41, the school serves as a local academic hub for the community of Alcalde and surrounding areas. As part of a district dedicated to student development, the school focuses on providing foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment that reflects the unique cultural heritage of the Northern New Mexico region.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Española Public Schools, prioritizing curriculum standards that prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the rural geography of Rio Arriba County, Alcalde Elementary plays a vital role in local education, offering resources and classroom instruction designed to meet state benchmarks. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or enrollment, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for administrative information and contact support.

153

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALCALDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	149
American Indian	4

Hispanic
149 (97.4 %)
American Indian
4 (2.6 %)

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)852-4253
Website:	http://www.k12espanola.org/schools
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 14