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LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
6
Schools
1,202
Students
$19,739
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,202 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,739 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.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYPK–03339
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOODKG–KG0
MIKE SENA ELEMENTARYKG–0540
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MEMORIAL MIDDLE07–08168
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY04–06253
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ROBERTSON HIGH09–12402
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,739+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
17%
State
68.1%
Local (property tax)
17.5%
Federal
14.5%

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
6
Schools
1,202
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,739 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
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.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,202 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $19,739 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAS VEGAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
LAS VEGAS CITY 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.