T OR C ELEMENTARY

T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
1500 NORTH SILVER
T OR C, NM 87901
389 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
T or C Elementary, located in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district. Situated on North Silver Street, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the local community. Its curriculum focuses on core academic development, including literacy, mathematics, and social skills, while aiming to foster a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and long-term academic success.

As a community-focused school, T or C Elementary functions as an integral part of the small-town fabric of Truth or Consequences. By maintaining a dedicated website, the administration ensures that parents and guardians have access to essential resources, such as school calendars, academic policies, and contact information. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators and families, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to grow both personally and intellectually during their formative years.
389
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    215 (55.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    159 (40.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 366
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 63
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SIERRA ELEMENTARY
T OR C MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
144 Students
1500 NORTH SILVER
T OR C, NM 87901 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 4th - 5th