Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
5
Schools
1,166
Students
$17,010
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
98.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+46pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,166 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,010 is above average for a US public school district. 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GARFIELD ELEMENTARYPK–0296
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARYPK–02198
RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY03–05230
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE06–08262
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HATCH VALLEY HIGH09–12380
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,010+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
69.8%
Local (property tax)
7.8%
Federal
22.4%

State funding accounts for 70% 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
5
Schools
1,166
Students
98%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,010 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
98% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
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 HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,166 students.
What is the graduation rate for HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $17,010 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
98% of students in HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.