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Facts & Figures

Otero Elementary At-a-Glance

Administrators:

  • Principal - Ms. Amy Bonine
  • Assistant Principal - Sarah Lehmkuhl

Certified Staff Members:

  • 3 Kindergarten Teachers
  • 3 First Grade Teachers
  • 3 Second Grade Teachers
  • 2 Third Grade Teachers
  • 2 Fourth Grade Teachers
  • 2 Fifth Grade Teachers
  • 1 P.E. Teacher
  • 1 Art/Music Teacher
  • 1 STEAM Teacher
  • 1 CLDE Teacher
  • 5 SPED MOD Needs Teachers
  • 3 TAP (The Autism Program) Teachers
  • 2 CSD (Communication and Social Development) Teacher
  • 1 AN Teacher
  • 2 Instructional Coaches
  • 1 Counselor
  • 1 Social Worker
  • 1 Psychologist
  • 1 Interventionist

Educational Support Personnel to include a Distinguished ESP:

  • 2 Office Staff Members
  • 1 Health Aid
  • 1 Library Technician
  • 12 Special Education Paraprofessionals
  • 3 Kitchen Staff Members
  • 2.5 Custodial Staff Members
  • 1 Military and Family Life Counselor

2025-2026 School Culture Survey Highlights

Positives

93% of students say their teacher helps if they have trouble learning something.

100% of parents say Otero embraces diversity.

98% of staff report that Otero embraces diversity. 

Improvement Opportunities

  • 44% of students report when things break at Otero they are not fixed quickly.
  • 20% of parents do not know where to report a concern about harassment or discrimination.
  • 16% of staff report when something is broken it is not repaired quickly.

Next Steps

  • Student Leadership continues to work with their peers to instill PRIDE in Otero and improve school grounds and beautification.
  • Otero will include a "Be Kind" component to the weekly newsletter. This component will have contact information for families.
  • The Admin team will hold weekly meetings with the custodial department to coordinate regular building maintenance and improvements.