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LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
8
Schools
3,724
Students
$14,273
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
13.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 3,724 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,273 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ASPEN ELEMENTARYPK–06445
BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARYPK–06419
CHAMISA ELEMENTARYPK–06321
MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYPK–06421
PINON ELEMENTARYPK–06340
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOS ALAMOS MIDDLE07–08613
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOS ALAMOS HIGH10–12860
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY09–09305
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,273Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
21%
State
61.1%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal
18.3%

State funding accounts for 61% 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
8
Schools
3,724
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,724 students.
What is the graduation rate for LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,273 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
13% of students in LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 51/100. 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.