FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY WEST

School Overview
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.
152
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY WEST
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic42
Two or More13
American Indian62
  • American Indian
    62 (40.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (27.6 %)
  • White
    35 (23.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (8.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)599-8744
Website: http://preschool.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 153
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY WEST
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten152
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY WEST
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8052.6%
Male7247.4%