JEMEZ VALLEY ELEMENTARY

www.jvps.org/o/jve

129 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jemez Valley Elementary School, located in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community and surrounding areas. Nestled in a region rich with cultural history, the school is part of the Jemez Valley Public School District. It is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that integrates core academic instruction with an appreciation for the unique heritage of the Jemez Pueblo and the surrounding valley.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both the academic and personal growth of its students, striving to prepare them for future success while honoring their community identity. By utilizing a blend of traditional curriculum and local engagement, Jemez Valley Elementary aims to build a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school maintains a close connection with families and community members, working to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that respects the cultural diversity of its student body.

129

Total Students

10.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEMEZ VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	41
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	73
Pacific Islander	1

American Indian
73 (56.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (31.8 %)
White
7 (5.4 %)
Two or More
4 (3.1 %)
Asian
3 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

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:	JEMEZ VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)834-7391
Website:	http://www.jvps.org/o/jve
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
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 17

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 19