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ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
10
Schools
3,722
Students
$15,172
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
47.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 3,722 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,172 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYKG–05148
GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOODPK–KG336
HERMOSA ELEMENTARY01–05293
PENASCO ELEMENTARYKG–0818
ROSELAWN ELEMENTARYKG–05184
YESO ELEMENTARY01–05493
YUCCA ELEMENTARY01–05333
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARTESIA ZIA INTERMEDIATE06–07546
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARTESIA HIGH10–12766
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH08–09605
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,172Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
30%
State
58.2%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal
12.1%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,722
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateNew Mexico →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,722 students.
What is the graduation rate for ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $15,172 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
48% of students in ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.