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RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
3
Schools
844
Students
$14,649
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
25.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 844 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,649 is near the national average for a US public school district. 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARYPK–02251
RATON INTERMEDIATE03–06234
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RATON HIGH07–12359
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,649Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
State
72.0%
Local (property tax)
9.4%
Federal
18.6%

State funding accounts for 72% 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
3
Schools
844
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 844 students.
What is the graduation rate for RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,649 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
25% of students in RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 35/100. 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.