SIERRA ELEMENTARY

T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
1500 NORTH SILVER
T OR C, NM 87901
144 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
School Overview
Sierra Elementary School, located in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Truth or Consequences Municipal School District. Situated on North Silver Street, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. Its mission is centered on fostering academic growth, social development, and a sense of community among its diverse student population, preparing them for future success as they transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates core academic subjects alongside social-emotional learning to ensure students thrive both in and out of the classroom. As part of a smaller school district, Sierra Elementary benefits from a close-knit environment where educators, staff, and families work collaboratively to address the unique needs of local students. By maintaining a focus on consistent educational standards and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term development of the Truth or Consequences area.
144
Total Students
8.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
127.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    70 (48.6 %)
  • White
    65 (45.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)894-8150
Website: http://www.torcschools.net
Grade Range: 4th - 5th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
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 4 67
Grade 5 77
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
T OR C ELEMENTARY
T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
389 Students
1500 NORTH SILVER
T OR C, NM 87901 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd