LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY

(575)365-2000

61 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Arthur Elementary School, located at 700 Broadway in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Lake Arthur Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and developmental milestones, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the academic transitions that lie ahead in their educational journeys.

The school operates under the mascot of the "Panthers" and utilizes its official website, http://www.la-panthers.org/, as a central hub for communication between staff, parents, and the community. Through this portal, the school provides essential resources, school calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As a small-town school, Lake Arthur Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention, helping to cultivate a sense of belonging and school spirit among its student body.

Total Students

6.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	52
Two or More	2

Hispanic
52 (85.2 %)
White
7 (11.5 %)
Two or More
2 (3.3 %)

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:	LAKE ARTHUR MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)365-2000
Website:	http://www.la-panthers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
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 9

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 8