Hatch Valley Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Attendance Zone: Hatch Valley Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Hatch, NM, covering an area of approximately 135.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hatch Valley Elementary School's student population of 190 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Hatch Valley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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Hispanic
97%
63%
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White
3%
19%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hatch Valley Elementary School?
190 students attend Hatch Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hatch Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hatch Valley Elementary School?
Hatch Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hatch Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hatch Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hatch Valley Elementary School part of?
Hatch Valley Elementary School is part of Hatch Valley School District.
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