Hatch Valley Elementary School

801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • 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)
Total Students
190 students
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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Hispanic
97%
63%
White
3%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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