RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY

200 RANCHOS ELEMENTARY RD
RANCHOS DE TAOS, NM 87557

www.taosschools.org

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ranchos de Taos Elementary School, located in the historic community of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational pillar within the Taos Municipal School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local culture of Northern New Mexico, reflecting the heritage and values of the surrounding area while providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school district, the institution prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment where educators and staff work closely with families to support student growth and development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while often incorporating the unique regional influence of the Taos valley. By leveraging its location, the school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both intellectual curiosity and community engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that families remain connected to the daily life and progress of the student body.

272

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	238
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	13

Hispanic
238 (87.5 %)
White
17 (6.2 %)
American Indian
13 (4.8 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)

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:	TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)758-5202
Website:	http://www.taosschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 35

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 36