CATE CENTER PRE K
CATE CENTER PRE K is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the FARMINGTON school district, located in FARMINGTON, NM with about 136 students. With about 3 teachers, CATE CENTER PRE K has a student/teacher ratio of about 45:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cate Center, located at 301 N Court in Farmington, New Mexico, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to early childhood development. As a Pre-K center, its primary mission is to provide a foundational learning environment for the community’s youngest students, focusing on school readiness, social-emotional growth, and early literacy and numeracy skills. The school is integrated into the Farmington Municipal School District, ensuring that its curriculum aligns with broader district goals to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.
The facility functions as a key resource for families in the Farmington area, emphasizing a nurturing atmosphere where children can engage in structured play and foundational academic activities. By focusing specifically on the pre-kindergarten demographic, Cate Center creates a targeted educational space that caters to the unique developmental milestones of children aged three to five. Its location in the heart of Farmington underscores its role as a local pillar for community-based early education, providing essential support for early childhood development before children enter the traditional elementary school system.
For more information, contact CATE CENTER PRE K at (505) 599-8744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FARMINGTON, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
CATE CENTER PRE K is a public school in FARMINGTON, NM with about 136 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FARMINGTON
- Total Students:
- 136
- Teachers:
- 3.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 136 students
- White
- 36.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 26.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.