Title 1

A Title I school in New Mexico is a school that receives federal funding to help students from low-income families meet academic standards:

• Eligibility
  Schools are eligible to use Title I funds if at least 40% of their students come from low-income families. Schools can also qualify if they serve an eligible school attendance area where less than 40% of students are from low-income families, but they must get a waiver from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

• Purpose
  Title I funding aims to: 

  • Close the achievement gap 
  • Provide a high-quality education for all children 
  • Supplement state and local funding
     

• Services
  Title I schools provide services to help students meet academic standards, including: 

  • Instructional support and resources 
  • Tutoring 
  • Counseling 
  • Family literacy 
  • Computer-assisted instruction
     

• Funding
  The amount of Title I funding a school receives is based on poverty levels determined by the US Census Bureau. Local education agencies (LEAs) can use their own funds to fund basic services for the program.