WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
203 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR
RUIDOSO, NM 88345
397 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
White Mountain Elementary (WME), located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ruidoso Municipal School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the faculty works to build a strong educational base that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique mountain community of Ruidoso, often leveraging its local environment to enhance the student experience. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, White Mountain Elementary places a high value on community involvement and character development, aiming to nurture well-rounded individuals. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.
397
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    222 (55.9 %)
  • White
    106 (26.7 %)
  • American Indian
    52 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)258-4220
Website: http://www.ruidososchools.org/whitemountainelementary_home.aspx
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 374
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 3 136
Grade 4 124
Grade 5 137
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY
RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
497 Students
199 WHITE MOUNTAIN DR
RUIDOSO, NM 88345 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd