CHAMISA ELEMENTARY

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chamisa Elementary School, located in the White Rock community of Los Alamos County, New Mexico, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Los Alamos Public Schools district, it benefits from the resources and rigorous academic standards associated with a district known for its strong connection to the nearby Los Alamos National Laboratory. The school is deeply integrated into the White Rock neighborhood, fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and collaborative learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic achievement with social-emotional development. Chamisa Elementary emphasizes the use of modern technology in the classroom and provides a variety of enrichment opportunities to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment where children can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

321

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAMISA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	156
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	6

Hispanic
156 (48.6 %)
White
136 (42.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)663-2470
Website:	http://laschools.net/chamisa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 23

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 50