VALENCIA ELEMENTARY

www.portalesschools.com/valencia_elementary_school

389 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Valencia Elementary School is a public primary school located in Portales, New Mexico, serving as part of the Portales Municipal School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school.

As a member of the Portales school system, Valencia Elementary emphasizes the district's commitment to student achievement and community engagement. The school’s official website serves as a resource for parents and families, providing essential information regarding academic programs, school calendars, staff directories, and district policies. Through its programming, the school strives to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic success and character development for its young learners.

389

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALENCIA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	253
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
253 (65.0 %)
White
108 (27.8 %)
Two or More
15 (3.9 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)356-7090
Website:	http://www.portalesschools.com/valencia_elementary_school
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
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 3 178

Grade 4 211