DATIL ELEMENTARY

Set in DATIL, New Mexico, DATIL ELEMENTARY is a very small elementary school, overseen by QUEMADO. It educates 16 students across grades K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 94% leaner than the state mean of about 287.

Within QUEMADO, which oversees 3 schools and 170 students, DATIL ELEMENTARY is one campus in the system.

Demographically, DATIL ELEMENTARY reports that 63% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 38% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 78% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, DATIL ELEMENTARY reports 0 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 64.0:1. The state averages around 12.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, Catron County reports that the typical household earns roughly $49,864 per year, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Catron County's 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 267 students), DATIL ELEMENTARY is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Alamo Navajo Community School, around 27.0 miles off.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at DATIL ELEMENTARY has fell 11%, going from 18 students in 2018 to 16 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 0% to 38% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 7.9:1 in 2018 to 64.0:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.