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GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
12
Schools
3,211
Students
$16,883
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 3,211 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,883 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 29/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUEWATER ELEMENTARYKG–0670
CUBERO ELEMENTARYKG–06199
MESA VIEW ELEMENTARYPK–06475
MILAN ELEMENTARYPK–06436
MOUNT TAYLOR ELEMENTARYPK–06413
SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARYKG–0653
SEBOYETA ELEMENTARYKG–0633
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE07–0830
LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLE07–08418
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GCCS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–1245
GRANTS HIGH09–12843
LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH09–12196
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,883+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
68.3%
Local (property tax)
8.9%
Federal
22.8%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
12
Schools
3,211
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score29/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,883 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 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 29/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% 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 GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS?
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS has 12 public schools, serving a total of 3,211 students.
What is the graduation rate for GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $16,883 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS?
100% of students in GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS is 29/100. 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.