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ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
13
Schools
2,954
Students
$15,947
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
63.0%
Graduation Rate
-23.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,954 students across 13 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 63.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,947 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ABIQUIU ELEMENTARYKG–0693
ALCALDE ELEMENTARYPK–06153
CHIMAYO ELEMENTARYKG–06126
DIXON ELEMENTARYKG–0648
EUTIMIO SALAZAR ELEMENTARYPK–06331
HERNANDEZ ELEMENTARYKG–0690
JAMES RODRIGUEZ ELEMENTARY01–06248
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYPK–KG71
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARYKG–06208
TONY QUINTANA ELEMENTARYKG–06210
VELARDE ELEMENTARYKG–0663
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CARLOS F. VIGIL MIDDLE07–08444
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ESPANOLA VALLEY HIGH09–12869
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,947+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
State
69.3%
Local (property tax)
9.0%
Federal
21.7%

State funding accounts for 69% 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
13
Schools
2,954
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate63.0%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 63.0%, graduation is 23.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 13 public schools, serving a total of 2,954 students.
What is the graduation rate for ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 63.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $15,947 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 32/100. 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.