What grades does YUCCA ELEMENTARY serve?

YUCCA ELEMENTARY is a Primary school serving students in ALAMOGORDO, NM. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is YUCCA ELEMENTARY located?

YUCCA ELEMENTARY is located at ALAMOGORDO, NM in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at YUCCA ELEMENTARY?

YUCCA ELEMENTARY has a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What schools are in ALAMOGORDO, NM?

ALAMOGORDO, NM is served by the local school district. YUCCA ELEMENTARY is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Yucca Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico|ALAMOGORDO

ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Tue

Yucca Fall FestEvent

Nov

Tue

Election Day - No SchoolEvent

Review the school calendar for closure details and any makeup schedule.

Nov

Wed

Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry DistributionEvent

The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.

Nov

Tue

Veterans Day ConcertEvent

Nov

Wed

Veterans Day - No SchoolEvent

Nov

Wed

Fall Picture RetakesEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

219

Student:Teacher

16.8:1

Locale

Town

District

ALAMOGORDO

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.2%

Phone

(575)812-6900

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1

Near average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

247

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,655

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,272

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,804

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 71%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$227,461

-1.4% 1yr+46.9% 5yr

Alamogordo, NM metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.4%

Below 150% poverty line

8.9%

Unemployment rate

9.1%

Uninsured residents

13.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,044

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

957

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

393 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

162 (17%)

Autism

108 (11%)

Other Health Impairment

108 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

46 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

179

Current enrollment

Declining(-49% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Yucca Fall Fest

Event

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day - No School

Review the school calendar for closure details and any makeup schedule.

Event

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in ALAMOGORDO. Yucca Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	9/11 Breakfast: Heroes Among UsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Assessment Literacy for New Mexico Leaders Training at the HUB District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Sep 26, 2026	HR Professional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, Sep 27, 2026	Teacher Assistants' DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	EARLY RELEASE DAYDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	🐯 Tiger Cub Pride! (Early Release)District-wide Finish Spirit Week by going ALL OUT for CMS! Wear your black and gold, CMS gear, Tiger Cub accessories, and anything that shows off your Tiger Cub Pride! 🖤💛Students released at 1:15 - Hoco Parade at 3:00	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teacher DayDistrict-wide Review any related announcements or recognition details for this observance.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Federal Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	District Benchmark Assessment District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Unity Day - Wear Orange WEDNESDAY of America's Safe Schools WeekWEAR AND SHARE ORANGESend a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.#UnityEveryDayhttps://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day/	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Q1 Breakfast of ChampionsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Awards Ceremony Check the ceremony notice for schedule and participation details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Yucca Fall Fest	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No School Review the school calendar for closure details and any makeup schedule.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Veterans Day Concert	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - No School	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Fall Picture Retakes	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Thanksgiving LuncheonDistrict-wide Check the event notice for time, location and registration details.	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Educational Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Fall Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Fall Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Fall Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Break	—
Sat, Nov 28, 2026	Thanksgiving Day District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	North Christmas Program - Flickinger CenterDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Holiday Performance District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	North Christmas Program - Flickinger CenterDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Holiday Class PartiesDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Professional Work Day (No Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Career & CTE Expo The Career & CTE Expo is a wonderful partnership event that allows our local industry leaders to showcase their business and potential career opportunities to Alamogordo students.We are looking for:Businesses, contractors, and skilled professionals in all industries are invited to join us. Indoor and outdoor spaces available, so Think BIG! Don’t delay, register today and share your love and passion for your career with our students! If you have questions, please contact Anna Alday, CTE Coordinator at anna.alday@alamogordoschools.org or 575-430-6145. RegisterLearn more: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/cte2425	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences - No School Review the school calendar for conference dates and scheduling information.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day - No School	Event	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Spring Pictures	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Pre-K & Kinder Round-Up - No School for Pre-K Students Review the school calendar for the event date and Pre-K schedule changes.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Inclement Weather Day - No School	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry Distribution The monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry distribution is open to all APS families and staff. Please bring your photo ID. Box limit: one per household, three boxes per vehicle. Distribution begins at 2:30 in the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex Parking lot and continues until food runs out.	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School - Kinder, 6th &, 9th Grade	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Graduation Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - School Offices Closed	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Regular Board Meeting Find meeting agendas, minutes, and watch the meeting live on the APS website.http://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/aps-school-board-meetings Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—