PERALTA ELEMENTARY

www.llschools.net

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Peralta Elementary School, located at 3645 Hwy 47 in Los Lunas, New Mexico, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Los Lunas School District. Dedicated to the development of young learners, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare children for future academic success by integrating essential literacy and numeracy skills with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Peralta Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture, aiming to build a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Los Lunas area. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents informed of academic resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for its elementary-aged population.

248

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERALTA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	172
Black	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	5

Hispanic
172 (69.4 %)
White
61 (24.6 %)
Two or More
9 (3.6 %)
American Indian
5 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)866-8231
Website:	http://www.llschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
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 20

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 38