ATALAYA ELEMENTARY

atalaya.sfps.info

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Atalaya Elementary School, located in the foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a prominent member of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its location on Camino Cabra provides a serene, scenic backdrop that is well-integrated into the local neighborhood, making it a central hub for families in the area.

Academically, Atalaya is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future success. The school places a high value on teacher-student engagement and parental involvement, often coordinating events and programs that encourage collaboration between the classroom and the home. By combining traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, Atalaya Elementary strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the vibrant Santa Fe community.

271

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATALAYA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	149
Black	3
Asian	3
American Indian	6

Hispanic
149 (55.0 %)
White
110 (40.6 %)
American Indian
6 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

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:	SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)467-4400
Website:	http://atalaya.sfps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 16

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATALAYA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATALAYA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	48.3%
Male	140	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)