VALLEY ELEMENTARY

WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
85 NM HWY 484
RIBERA, NM 87560
82 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Valley Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Ribera, New Mexico, serving as part of the Pecos Independent School District. Situated along NM Highway 484, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local community, providing instruction for students in the elementary grade levels. Because of its rural setting, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where staff and families work collaboratively to support student development in a quieter, less congested academic setting.

Academically and operationally, Valley Elementary focuses on meeting the state’s core curriculum standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with a small-school district. Its digital presence via the Schooldesk platform serves as a central resource for parents and community members to access school calendars, district policies, and announcements. The school remains committed to providing essential educational services to the children of the Ribera area, emphasizing a localized approach to student learning and community engagement.
82
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    69 (84.1 %)
  • White
    12 (14.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (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: WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)426-2311
Website: http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/west-las-vegas-valley-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
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 10
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 10
Gender Ratio