PECOS ELEMENTARY

PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
NORTH NM HWY 63
PECOS, NM 87552
220 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Pecos Elementary School, located on NM Highway 63 in Pecos, New Mexico, serves as a core educational institution for the local community within the Pecos Independent School District. Nestled in a scenic region of Northern New Mexico, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school.

As part of a smaller, close-knit rural school district, Pecos Elementary prioritizes community involvement and a personalized approach to teaching. The school’s curriculum aligns with New Mexico state standards, while its location allows for unique cultural and environmental integration into daily learning experiences. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and social-emotional growth, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Pecos area, acting as a central hub for families and educators dedicated to student success.
220
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    208 (94.5 %)
  • White
    12 (5.5 %)
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: PECOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)757-4700
Website: http://www.pecos.k12.nm.us/elementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
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 28
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 41
Gender Ratio