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LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
16
Schools
8,234
Students
$12,212
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
75.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
77.2%
Graduation Rate
-9.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 8,234 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,212 is below the national average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANN PARISH ELEMENTARYPK–06373
BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARYPK–06457
DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARYPK–06375
KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYPK–06635
LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARYPK–06412
PERALTA ELEMENTARYPK–06248
RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARYPK–06386
SUNDANCE ELEMENTARYPK–06561
TOME ELEMENTARYPK–06331
VALENCIA ELEMENTARYPK–06379
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LOS LUNAS MIDDLE07–08799
VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08492
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTURY ALT HIGH09–12168
LOS LUNAS HIGH09–121,486
VALENCIA HIGH09–12887
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOS LUNAS FAMILY SCHOOLKG–12245
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,212-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
13%
State
72.7%
Local (property tax)
13.5%
Federal
13.8%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
16
Schools
8,234
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.2%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.2%, graduation is 9.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
75% 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 LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 16 public schools, serving a total of 8,234 students.
What is the graduation rate for LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 77.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $12,212 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
75% of students in LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
LOS LUNAS 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.