At a glance
Reported students
208
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
126.5
Tony Quintana Elementary: 208 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 214
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Tony Quintana Elementary
Tony Quintana Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Espanola. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Espanola Public Schools. NCES reports 208 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (5.8%). English learners represent 29.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tony Quintana Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic89.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Espanola Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James Rodriguez Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–06
233 reported students
Alcalde Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
151 reported students
San Juan Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
141 reported students
Chimayo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
112 reported students
Hernandez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
85 reported students
Eutimio Salazar Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
339 reported students
Public schools near Tony Quintana Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutimio Salazar Elementary Elementary · Espanola Public Schools | PK–06 | 339 | 2.2 mi |
| James Rodriguez Elementary Elementary · Espanola Public Schools | 01–06 | 233 | 2.9 mi |
| Los Ninos Elementary Elementary · Espanola Public Schools | PK–KG | 71 | 3 mi |
| Chimayo Elementary Elementary · Espanola Public Schools | KG–06 | 112 | 5.5 mi |
| San Juan Elementary Elementary · Espanola Public Schools | KG–06 | 141 | 5.8 mi |
| Hernandez Elementary Elementary · Espanola Public Schools | KG–06 | 85 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tony Quintana Elementary
What grades does Tony Quintana Elementary serve?
Tony Quintana Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Espanola Public Schools.
How many students attend Tony Quintana Elementary?
Tony Quintana Elementary reported 208 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 214 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tony Quintana Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 208 students and 17.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tony Quintana Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tony Quintana Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Espanola Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tony Quintana Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tony Quintana Elementary in?
Tony Quintana Elementary is part of Espanola Public Schools, based in Espanola, NM, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tony Quintana Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eutimio Salazar Elementary (2.2 mi), James Rodriguez Elementary (2.9 mi), Los Ninos Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.