TIERRA AMARILLA ELEMENTARY

CHAMA VALLEY INDEP. SCHOOLS
BULDING 170 STATE RD 531
TIERRA AMARILLA, NM 87575
101 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is a rural educational institution located in the high-desert landscape of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. Serving as part of the Chama Valley Independent School District, the school is deeply embedded in the cultural and historical fabric of Rio Arriba County. Its identity is anchored in the "Trojans" mascot, reflecting a focus on community spirit and academic development within a small, tight-knit environment that prioritizes personalized attention for its students.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that bridges traditional regional values with modern educational standards. By utilizing resources through the Chama Valley district, Tierra Amarilla Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares local youth for middle school transitions while maintaining a connection to the unique heritage and geography of the northern New Mexico community.
101
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    85 (84.2 %)
  • White
    6 (5.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0 %)
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: CHAMA VALLEY INDEP. SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)588-7285
Website: http://www.chamaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
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 2
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 22
Gender Ratio