COCHITI ELEMENTARY

800 QUAIL HILL TRAIL
PENA BLANCA, NM 87041

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cochiti Elementary School is located in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, and serves as a key educational hub within the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving families from the surrounding area and the nearby Cochiti Pueblo. Its mission is centered on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters both academic growth and cultural appreciation, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development through a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards, while often incorporating initiatives that celebrate the unique heritage of the region. By maintaining a focus on small-school intimacy, Cochiti Elementary works to build close relationships between staff, students, and parents. The facility and its programming reflect the district's commitment to equity and excellence, striving to provide essential resources and a nurturing atmosphere for children in their formative elementary years.

162

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COCHITI ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	35
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	123

American Indian
123 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (21.6 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)

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:	BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)867-5547
Website:	http://www.bernalillo-schools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
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 13

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 22