TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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Charter School 177 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Taos International School (TIS) is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8, located in Taos, New Mexico. The school is distinct for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, specifically utilizing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for elementary students and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for middle schoolers. This curriculum emphasizes a global perspective, inquiry-based learning, and the development of critical thinking skills, aiming to foster students who are well-rounded, culturally aware, and prepared for academic success in a diverse world.

Beyond its academic rigor, TIS is deeply rooted in the unique cultural and geographic landscape of Northern New Mexico. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented environment that values inclusivity and the social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating the rigorous IB standards with the local context of Taos, the school seeks to provide a balanced education that encourages students to become active, lifelong learners who are engaged with both their local community and the broader global society.

177

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	160
Black	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
160 (90.4 %)
White
10 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Phone:	(505)776-2469
Website:	http://taosinternationalschool.weebly.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
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

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 16