Hatch Valley Elementary School

801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hatch Valley Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hatch Valley Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hatch Valley Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hatch Valley Elementary School?
182 students attend Hatch Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hatch Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hatch Valley Elementary School?
Hatch Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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