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OJO CALIENTE ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 4–6
OJO CALIENTE, New Mexico · MESA VISTA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students55
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
55
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
100%+12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

OJO CALIENTE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 4–6 in OJO CALIENTE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 55 students. It is part of the MESA VISTA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
55 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–6
DistrictMESA VISTA
County35039
CityOJO CALIENTE
ZIP87549
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350198000476

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment55
White12.7%
Hispanic / Latino85.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
12.7%
Hispanic
85.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)