MORA ELEMENTARY

MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
HWY 518 AND RANGER DR
MORA, NM 87732
168 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
School Overview
Mora Elementary School, located at the intersection of Highway 518 and Ranger Drive in Mora, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in a rural, mountainous region of northern New Mexico, the school reflects the cultural heritage and tight-knit atmosphere characteristic of Mora County. It functions as a primary learning environment for the area’s youth, emphasizing foundational education while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with a small, remote district.

The school is an integral part of the Mora Independent School District, playing a significant role in the social and academic life of the community. Because of its location in a high-altitude, rural setting, the school often focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement and local identity. By providing essential academic instruction to elementary-aged children, the school remains a cornerstone for regional development and a key provider of educational access for families living along the Highway 518 corridor.
168
Total Students
13.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    162 (96.4 %)
  • White
    5 (3.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)387-3132
Website: http://www.mora.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: 1st - 5th
Total Students: 168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
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 1 43
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HOLMAN ELEMENTARY
MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
47 Students
#10 RANGER DRIVE
MORA, NM 87732 (5.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - K