Little Bear Child Development And in Hatch, NM serves 12 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 7 total teachers providing instruction.
This co–ed, nonsectarian program offers education spanning early childhood to secondary levels.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
As of the latest data, the school enrolls 10 students in grades K–12, supporting small class sizes in a rural early learning through high school program.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Bear Child Development And?
The application deadline for Little Bear Child Development And is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Little Bear Child Development And is Cornerstone Christian Academy (32.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Manzano Christian School (31.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Manzano Christian School
(Christian)
1300 S Broadway St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
31.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 17 students Tuition listed
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
32.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Las Cruces Catholic School![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
32.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mission Lutheran School![Mission Lutheran School Photo]( "Mission Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
32.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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