The Jal Public Schools, consisting of grades pre-kindergarten though grade 12, are progressive, technology-oriented and offer a broad spectrum of curricular, extra-curricular and vocational activities.

Jal Schools are steeped in pride and tradition.  Together with superior facilities and an excellent staff, the Jal Schools are one of the top small schools in New Mexico.  Our students have always been achievers, academically, as well as on the athletic field.  Supporting the schools is a multi-faceted, technologically advanced library which serves not only the Jal Schools but the community of Jal and surrounding communities.

Jal High School, 105 E Utah Avenue, Jal, NM 88252
Phone: (505) 395-2277

Jal Elementary School, 301 W Minnesota Ave., Jal, NM 88252
Phone: (505) 395-2840


Jal Municipal Schools have been awarded an Exemplary Rating by the State of New Mexico:

2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006

Info below is provided by nces.ed.gov

    
District Name:
Jal Public Schools
County:
Lea
County ID:
35025
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1386
Jal, NM 88252-1386
Physical Address:
105 East Utah AVE.
Jal, NM 88252-1386
Phone:
(505) 395-2101

NCES District ID:
3501350

State District ID:
034

 District Details
 Characteristics  
Grade Span:  (grades PK - 12)
PK KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Total Schools: 3
Total Students: 435
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Summer Migrant Students: 0
ELL (formerly LEP) Students: 88
Students with IEPs: 100
Type:  Regular School District
Status: No Boundary Change
Metro Status:  Non MSA - Does not serve an MSA
CSA/CBSA:
26020
Supervisory Union #:
000
 Staff
Teachers (FTE)
  Total: 30.0  
   Prekindergarten:    1.0
   Kindergarten: 2.0
   Elementary: 16.5
   Secondary: 10.5
   Ungraded: N/A
Total Staff (FTE): 66.8
Other Staff (FTE)
  Total: 36.8  
   Instructional Aides: 9.1
   Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors:    0.0
   Total Guidance Counselors: 1.1
      Elementary Guidance Counselors: 0.3
      Secondary Guidance Counselors: 0.8
   Librarians/Media Specialists: 1.0
   Library/Media Support: 1.0
   District Administrators: 2.1
   District Administrative Support: 4.0
   School Administrators: 1.7
   School Administrative Support: 4.0
   Student Support Services: 1.8
   Other Support Services: 13.0

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