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DEMING CESAR CHAVEZ

315 EAST 1ST ST, DEMING, NM 88030DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
146
Students
Total enrolled
50%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 43% vs nat'l
$14,417
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 26% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 146 students in grades 09–12 in DEMING, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,417 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DEMING CESAR CHAVEZ is a small high in DEMING, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 146 students. The district invests $14,417 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 50% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at DEMING CESAR CHAVEZ

146
Total Students
19.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
8
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution68 male · 78 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 146 students
Student Composition
10%
88%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino88%
Black1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350069000963

Academic Outcomes at DEMING CESAR CHAVEZ

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
40-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
50%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88030

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,417Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,417
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,344
Student Support$2,739
Administration$1,730
Operations$2,163
Other$1,442
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,417 spent per student, an estimated $6,387 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
75.4%
Local (property tax)
8.0%
Federal programs
16.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 50% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BATAAN ELEMENTARYCOLUMBUS ELEMENTARYCHAPARRAL ELEMENTARYRUBEN S. TORRES ELEMENTARY
+2 more
↓
Middle
RED MOUNTAIN MIDDLEDEMING INTERMEDIATE
↓
High School
DEMING HIGHEARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLMIMBRES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLuna County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictDEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)544-8404
NCES ID: 350069000963
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DEMING seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
DEMING HIGH
1,279 students · 09–12
● 40 opp100% FRL
Mid
RED MOUNTAIN MIDDLE
795 students · 07–08
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
BATAAN ELEMENTARY
539 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
494 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY
413 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
RUBEN S. TORRES ELEMENTARY
406 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Mid
DEMING INTERMEDIATE
370 students · 06–06
● 40 opp99% FRL
Elem
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY
336 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
315 EAST 1ST ST, DEMING, NM 88030
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.