FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL

FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the FARMINGTON school district, located in FARMINGTON, NM with about 130 students. With about 7 teachers, FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL, located at 5840 Fortuna in Farmington, New Mexico, is an educational facility operating under the Farmington Municipal School District. As a dedicated early childhood center, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. The program emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, aiming to build a strong base for future academic success within the local community.

The school’s curriculum is structured to support the diverse needs of its students through play-based learning and guided instruction. By maintaining a connection to the broader Farmington Municipal Schools system, the preschool ensures that its students benefit from district-wide standards and resources. Families interested in enrollment, specific program details, or daily operations can find further information on their official website at [preschool.fms.k12.nm.us](http://preschool.fms.k12.nm.us/).

For more information, contact FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL at (505) 324-9840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5840 FORTUNA
FARMINGTON, NM 87402
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FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL is a public school in FARMINGTON, NM with about 130 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
FARMINGTON
Total Students:
130
Teachers:
7.88
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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.

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School Demographics for 130 students

American Indian or Alaska Native
39.2%
Hispanic/Latino
28.5%
White
21.5%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
29.2%
Male
70.8%

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.