RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY

www.hatchschools.net

230 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Rio Grande Elementary, located at 940 East Herrera in Hatch, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hatch Valley Public Schools district. Situated in a region known for its strong agricultural roots and unique cultural heritage, the school is committed to providing a supportive and academic-focused environment for its diverse student body. As part of a smaller community, the school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to foster student growth and achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of elementary-aged children while incorporating the values and character development necessary for their future success. By utilizing its official school portal, the administration maintains a bridge of communication with parents and the local community regarding school policies, events, and educational resources. Rio Grande Elementary strives to prepare its students to be well-rounded individuals, ensuring they possess the fundamental skills and confidence needed as they progress toward middle and high school.

230

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	221

Hispanic
221 (96.1 %)
White
9 (3.9 %)

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:	HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)267-8260
Website:	http://www.hatchschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
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

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 92