LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY

ladera.fms.k12.nm.us

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ladera del Norte Elementary School is located in Farmington, New Mexico, and serves as a key part of the Farmington Municipal School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s website highlights its dedication to building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering various resources and maintaining a focus on student achievement, Ladera del Norte strives to provide a safe, engaging learning atmosphere. Whether through its classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, the institution plays a central role in the local Farmington community by nurturing the academic and personal growth of its young learners.

543

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	135
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	44
American Indian	115
Pacific Islander	1

White
241 (44.4 %)
Hispanic
135 (24.9 %)
American Indian
115 (21.2 %)
Two or More
44 (8.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)599-8605
Website:	http://ladera.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 73

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	51.6%
Male	263	48.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th