FORT SUMNER ELEMENTARY

FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
1001 SUMNER AVE
FORT SUMNER, NM 88119
116 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Fort Sumner Elementary, located at 1001 Sumner Avenue in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Fort Sumner Municipal Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for young learners in the region. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and structured environment where students can develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school functions as a central hub for the small, close-knit Fort Sumner community. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. Through a commitment to student achievement and community engagement, Fort Sumner Elementary strives to instill a sense of pride and academic curiosity in its students while navigating the unique educational needs of a rural New Mexico setting.
116
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    76 (65.5 %)
  • White
    37 (31.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9 %)
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: FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)355-7734
Website: http://www.ftsumnerk12.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 15
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 22
Gender Ratio