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NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

5901 HERRERA DRIVE, SANTA FE, NM, 87507

About NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nina Otero Community School is a public elementary school that teaches kids from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. There are about 320 to 370 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 14:1. This means that each student gets individual attention and can learn in small groups. The Nina Otero Community School teaches the basics of reading, writing, and math, but it also teaches social-emotional skills, cultural awareness, and how to get involved in the community. The student body is made up of people from many different racial and ethnic groups, with a majority of Hispanic and Latino students. According to data from U.S. News, students' math and English language arts skills are generally a little below the state average. The school is using targeted interventions to help students do better in school. The amount of money spent per student is in line with the averages for the district and the state. This money goes toward teaching materials, enrichment programs, and student services. Nina Otero Community School is in a neighborhood where parents are involved and home values are average. This makes the school a great place to learn. Overall, Nina Otero Community School is a well-rounded and welcoming place to learn, where students can grow both academically and socially.

NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

5901 HERRERA DRIVE, SANTA FE, NM, 87507

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Phone

(505) 467-4200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 22% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
644
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 184 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 92.86%
Black 0.47%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.78%
White
4.5%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
92.86%
Black
0.47%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.78%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 644
47.2%
304 Female
52.8%
340 Male

Student Population

644 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

644 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

STEAM Night at Nina Otero Community School got students and their families involved in hands-on science, arts, and math activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Nina Otero Community School offer after-school programs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers academic support programs and after-school enrichment activities, but only if they are available.

Q2. Are there programs for people who want to learn English?

Ans. For students who are learning English as a second language, the school offers English Language Development (ELD) services.

Q3. How does the school communicate with families?

Answer: Families get news through school emails, newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, and community events.

Q4. Do students get rides?

Ans. Eligible students can use district-run buses to get to school based on set attendance zones.

Q5. Does Nina Otero Community School offer services for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers special education programs and individualized help for students who need it.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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