ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY

QUESTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
4 WILDCAT RD
QUESTA, NM 87556
111 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Alta Vista Elementary is a public school located in Questa, New Mexico, serving the educational needs of the local community. Situated at the intersection of Highway 38 and West Gallegos, the school operates within the Questa Independent School District, focusing on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students in a rural, high-mountain setting.

The school maintains a digital presence through its blog, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about classroom activities, district announcements, and school events. By utilizing this platform, the school fosters communication between faculty and families, highlighting student achievements and keeping the community updated on the academic and extracurricular life of the campus.
111
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    99 (89.2 %)
  • White
    12 (10.8 %)
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: QUESTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)586-0032
Website: http://qisd-nm.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
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 17
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY
ROOTS AND WINGS COMMUNITY
Charter School 59 Students
35 OLD LAMA RD
QUESTA, NM 87556 (5.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th