HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY

www.hatchschools.net

198 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Hatch Valley Elementary School, located in Hatch, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the local agricultural community. As part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development in its students. The school emphasizes foundational learning, aiming to prepare children for success in higher grades by focusing on core curriculum areas while cultivating a supportive, community-oriented school culture that reflects the values of the Hatch Valley region.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates the unique needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided through its online portal, the school maintains communication with families and ensures that parents are kept informed of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the surrounding community, Hatch Valley Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of its students in Southern New Mexico.

198

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	194

Hispanic
194 (98.0 %)
White
4 (2.0 %)

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:	HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)267-8270
Website:	http://www.hatchschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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 62

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73