Hatch Valley Elementary School

801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hatch Valley Elementary School serves 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hatch Valley Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hatch Valley Elementary School is 0.08, 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
96%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
10%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hatch Valley Elementary School?
185 students attend Hatch Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hatch Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hatch Valley Elementary School?
Hatch Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hatch Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hatch Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hatch Valley Elementary School part of?
Hatch Valley Elementary School is part of Hatch Valley Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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