ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY

www.taosschools.org

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Enos Garcia Elementary, located in the heart of Taos, New Mexico, serves as a vital component of the Taos Municipal School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, reflecting the unique cultural heritage and Southwestern identity of the Taos region. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that balances rigorous academic standards with the personal growth and social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Enos Garcia Elementary emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity. By leveraging its historic location on Don Fernando Street, the school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student success. The school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic endeavors while instilling a sense of local pride and global citizenship, making it a cornerstone of the Taos educational landscape.

375

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	315
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	14

Hispanic
315 (84.0 %)
White
38 (10.1 %)
American Indian
14 (3.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
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:	TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)758-5202
Website:	http://www.taosschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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 35

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 57